616 Wedding Banquet (1) - Prep

So the day is gone, and it is the eighth day of the white moon.

On the day Fou and Sudra's wedding feast was celebrated, we were still encouraging business in Inn Town.

Even today I was invited to a feast, but since it is only the guest's position, I am not involved in the preparation of the feast dish. Just like at the wedding of Chim-Sudra, we were going to head out to the settlement of Fou in the evening or so to enjoy building the hearts of Fou's blood clan.

And this is also just like the last wedding, Yun-Sudra has to prepare for the feast, so the stall duty is absent. Today's daily duty was the blood of Rats and Ravits, so as temporary personnel, I had asked the Matua ladies.

"Even though it's only been about five days since this previous feast, it's another feast. I don't know, it makes me feel"

The Matua women who were helping me said that with a smile. She is a lovely 13-year-old daughter, who won her youngest seat by the departure of Tour-Din.

Today, she was also invited to a feast.

At the last wedding feast, only the Zazah humans had been invited to watch the fathers with whom the harvest festival was held and the rest the fate of their families Lid and Din. But this time, in addition to that, the families involved in the street business were also invited.

This is an affair based on the outcome of the Conference of Parents that ties should be deepened with the rest of the family.

Birdu-Fow also takes a positive position on the new wedding mastery. Some of Fou's blood clans still have unmarried men and women, so I guess he hopes to bud up with someone he's not a blood clan with.

"Me too, the feast is often called to keep standing, isn't it? Well, more than half of them are taking part as turns."

"Yes. I was listening to Asta and I always thought I was jealous. There will never be a feast among the blood clans to keep standing like that."

"Oh well. If you keep standing up so much, won't your gratitude fade?

"I don't even think about that like this! I was so selfish that I was allowed to be here today."

That being said, the Matua women smiled lightly.

"I was also present at the last feast, and there was talk of whether I should let another person out, because it is not yet the year in which the wedding is allowed. But I'm the one closest to the folks of Fou and Sudra, so he wanted me to take a seat, and I let myself through."

"Heh. I can't imagine you behaving selfishly. Usually it's so good to hear."

"You can't be so great at telling Asta to be selfish! I work so hard not to be abandoned by Asta, don't I?

She was solid and unclear at the age of thirteen, taking on the role of a moodmaker among the members of the stall. It was only comforting for me that she would deepen her bonds with other clan people as the representative of Matua.

Either way, the stall business ended successfully.

To return the stall, first head to the Kimmus' Tail Pavilion. Then there was a little noise winding up there.

"Hey, what the hell are you fussing about?

Gathering in front of the warehouse behind was Terrier-Mass, Yumi and Levi. Yumi and I were meeting up here.

The three were apparently making a scene over Terrier-Mass outfits.

"Oh, Asta, look at this guy! Terrier-Mass said he was going to the banquet dressed like a regular, right?

That's how Levi screws up.

Half-hidden behind Yumi, Terrier-Mass was dressed in a vibrant banquet costume today.

"Ki, I changed my mind, so I rented Yumi a banquet costume. So is there something you shouldn't do?

"That's right. You said Terrier-Mass would look great in this outfit."

Yumi, dressed in a brilliant banquet costume herself, arms up and looks back at Levi.

"At a feast you can't attend, don't dress Terrier-Mass in a feast costume? Doesn't that make sense?

"No, I'm not talking about reason or anything... I'm just worried about Terrier-Mass"

"So there's no way a man by the woods would wish for such a cheeky dowry. Your concern is off-target!

With his arrogant arms around him, Yumi looked back at this one.

"I've been waiting, Asta. I'm sorry I disturbed you. Let's push the stall and get out of here."

"Oh, yeah... I have my luggage on the table, so can you get in first?

"Yes, sir. Then you work hard."

Yumi took Terrier-Mass and walked away at the table.

To Levi, who's exposing the top of the Buddha, I said, "Are you okay? I'll call it."

"It's okay, it's okay, it's okay. Well, then, don't be a jerk."

"Haha. I guess that is.... but well, I'm pretty sure what Yumi said. I don't think you need to worry about anything."

"Even I didn't think the men by the woods would make a mess of me like the idiots in town. But...... Terrier-Mass is such a cute daughter, so it's only natural to worry about her for a little while, right?

As far as I'm concerned, what a difficult question to answer.

Or because it's unclear what kind of emotion Levi's worries are due to, I find it hard to answer.

"In the meantime, I'm at the banquet. Don't worry, you'll wait."

"Oh, really? You can't guess who Yumi is."

Saying bump, Levi starts unlocking the warehouse.

It was then that I realized for the first time that there was a small figure in the shadow of the warehouse.

"Wow, is that Late? What are you doing in a place like that?

"Yes. I was available, so I was helping the inn with its work. Asta and the others are having a feast."

Answering that way, Late seemed to be observing Levi on the sidelines.

I lean my mouth under Leyt's ear with my head resting.

"Maybe Late's worried about Terrier-Mass, too?

"No. The folks at the woods are courteous, so no matter how much alcohol comes in, it won't be a funny noise. In that sense, I'm not worried."

So do you care about the fate of Levi and Terrier-Mass?

Somehow, it was like no one or he was exploring your feelings without exposing their true intentions.

(But I wonder if this is usually the case with love shakedowns. The people of Moribe will break everything up with spa.)

Thinking that way, when I went back to the luggage car, Yumi and Terrier-Mass were whispering and hissing on the carrier.

"I told you, Levi's probably not complaining about the banquet costume itself."

"Huh? Duh, what do you mean?

"He probably doesn't know why Terrier-Mass suddenly changed his mind, and he's moaning. I can't believe Terrier-Mass is trying to distract herself. You wouldn't dream of that."

"Wow, I didn't mean to borrow a banquet costume..."

"Hmm? But the Levi one is so dull, Terrier-Mass is messing with it, too, right? He's the one, and I don't even know what Terrier-Mass feels like, so it's normal to do it."

Yumi was laughing like a prank and Terrier-Mass was turning his face bright red.

"But well, what if Terrier-Mass didn't rush to see what was going on? He's desperate to get back on his feet. When that settles down, we'll have plenty more room to look around. I live under the same roof, so there's no rush."

"Yes...... wow, should I change into my original clothes after all? If Levi hates me for this, I..."

"What are you talking about? I think Levi's the one who hated Terrier-Mass. When you get home from the feast, smile and say hello, and you'll feel your chest down."

"Well, if that's the case, I'll talk to you right now. In this mood, you can't enjoy a feast at all!

With that said, Terrier-Mass, who tried to get himself out of the carrier, seemed to realize for the first time that I existed.

"Oh, Asta, that sounded like enough... hey, I forgot something, so could you just wait a minute?

"Yeah, sure. There's time to relax, so take your time."

Terrier-Mass lowered his head with a pepper and then ran away behind his back.

Yumi, who was dropping it off, is "ahhh" on his head.

"If I were a people-shabby, I could slap as many mouths as I found out. Why can't you turn your head when it's about you?"

"Haha. I wonder if we're all like that."

When I returned my swallowing words, I was stunned.

"I don't care, I think eavesdropping is a bad hobby, Asta?

"Ah, yes. I'm sorry."

Could I have reassured Levi's feelings if I could have given him advice like Yumi did, too?

With that in mind, I kept waiting for Terrier-Mass to come back.

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After that, we went back to the woodland settlement without any turmoil.

On the road, Terrier-Mass was smiling all the time. I'm sure I could have folded into a mistake with Levi. It would have been nice if Late had seen it through.

We rendezvous with Tia in Luu's settlement and now head to Fa's house. Tomorrow the stall was also closed, but just do as usual with the curry vegetables and the dried pasta and wait for the passage of time. Still, I had time to loosen up, so I decided to start a study group as well while Yumi and Terrier-Mass watched me.

By the way, Tia is not allowed to be present because she is inviting the western people's hummingbirds. Therefore, Tia was a tree near the cabin, and had always encouraged her to train in tree climbing.

It was not until the fifth hour of the descent that Ai-Fa returned.

Seeing a giant giva in charge on its back, Yumi was "uh-huh" and raised her voice.

"You're such a big man! Did Ey-Fa put him up to this alone?

"I'm not alone. We also have the help of Brave and Durmore."

"Brave and Durmoor? Oh, you mean the hounds. Ah. That's a big deal!

Ai-Fa had a serious face and was looking back at Yumi's face.

"You seem to have regained your original power, Yumi."

"Huh? Oh, well! If you've been Uzi forever, the folks by the woods will grab your love. Today, I need you to look at me as usual!

As the saying goes, Yumi was the usual Yumi. She's a charming girl, energetic, a little rough, glittering to the eye to try something. Because it wraps around the banquet costume, it also feels that the charm is so polished.

After looking back at the figure, Ai-Fa returned the Bliss.

"Then I will finish Gibba. We're going to the settlement of Fou only after we finish that job."

"Besides, I = fa have to wrap up the feast costume, too. And we can help you."

When the Ladies of Matua raised their voices, Ai-Fa was to tread upon them.

"... with you, are you invited to a feast? You can do it without having to use your other hand to change."

"That much time, nothing like that. Don't hesitate."

But last time, they helped me put on a banquet costume. Originally, a banquet costume seems to be something that the family wraps around as they help each other.

The Matua women smiled and looked back at me as I disappeared with a face like Ey-Fa was sighing.

"Ey-fa was trying to get out before this, without scraping her hair. Stay tuned as we help you."

"Yeah, thanks for everything. On behalf of my parents, I'd like to thank you."

While we washed the dishes we used, we waited for Ai-Fa to finish the beginning and end of Giva.

After the end of Gibba, it is time to call again. I didn't even have any work left to do, so in the meantime, I decided to deal with Yumi and the others.

"Ai-fa, she's really pretty. If you wear a banquet costume, you won't believe you're a hunter."

"Yeah. But I don't like it when I tell him in person, so much so."

We hung out on the side of the cabin and waited for Ai-Fa to finish dressing. The top of the tree in front of me is shaking with gutter because there Tia is encouraging some training.

"The women by the woods are beautiful, but I don't know what the i-fa is, it's different! Vina-Lou and Raina-Lou are so beautiful and colorful, but I-Fa... on top of being beautiful and colorful, they look great."

After saying it that way, Yumi breathed all the time.

"But I didn't know Joo-Run's thinker was Ai-Fa. That's exactly what I didn't imagine."

One of those matters, which had been kept secret, was finally to be revealed the other day.

The story was well known to Lid and Din, as opposed to Fow's blood clan, which led to the story that it was untruthful to hide it from Yumi, who might eventually be greeted by his daughter-in-law.

"So it was Yun-Sudra who was originally matched by Joo-Run, wasn't it? Even Yun-Sudra is so cute, Joo-Run is unusual."

"Yeah, sure.... but I'm glad Yumi didn't get awkward with the Ai-Fa and Yun-Sudra guys"

"Why do I have to be awkward with everyone? I just didn't know their name, and they asked me about it from the beginning, didn't they?

Yumi laughed at the pieces, then rubbed a serious look on her pretend.

"I just wonder if it makes me a little nervous. I was wondering if the one who originally liked I-Fa would like me something?

"I don't think anyone will know that. I guess romantic feelings don't make sense."

"Well, maybe so. I can't explain my feelings at all."

That being said, Yumi blushed slightly.

"It's just... the last time Joo-Run seemed so reliable to you, younger one."

"Haha. You should tell him that."

"I know! That's why you're practicing like this now!

If I were to become a practice bench, it would have been an honor.

Terrier-Mass, who has been quiet for a long time, is laughing as if to haunt him.

"I hope the interaction deepens today. Don't worry about me, exchange a lot of words with Joo-Lan and his family"

"Don't say that, Terrier-Mass, help me too! If you were left alone, you'd be nervous!

"Yeah, if that's the case, I'd be happy to offer it to you. But if you want to be alone with Joo-Run, please give me a signal."

When Terrier-Mass replied that way with a smile, a lively sign came from the mother house.

When I turn my legs to you, the women who have finished their work are lifting their voices. At the centre of it stood the feast costume Ai-Fa.

Even though I just saw it a few days ago, I still get my chest pounding. Under a day that had been reddish for a long time, Ai-Fa was graceful without any more.

"Wow, it's beautiful after all! I'm losing more and more confidence!

Ai-Fa frowns rudely at Yumi, who gives a shaky voice.

"What are you talking about, you. I guess you're ready for that, too, huh?

"Yeah, it's always here."

When I answered that way, the Matua women, staring back at Ai-Fa with a lucid eye, looked back.

"Then we shall return to our homes, too. Also in the settlement of Fou"

"Oh, I'm sorry, could you put the yummies in the van heading north? There's a tier over here, so I can't get him on board."

"Oh, right. Here you go, then."

Today, coming out from the north side of Fa's house were the women of Tour-din and Lid, the women of Meme, plus five Lily-Lavitz and Malfira-Naham. Although the majority of these people are also invitees, once they return to their homes, the unmarried women have to change into banquet costumes.

"See you later, then!

Leaving his energetic voice, the luggage truck carrying the Yummies ran away.

Left on the spot, I look back at Ai-Fa once again.

"... if I praise you too much, do I offend you?

"Mm-hmm. I've only been free a few days since the feast the other day in the first place, so I don't need to praise you all the more"

"That's not true. How praiseworthy you are."

I = fa all the way, bringing my reddened face closer.

"Don't flatter me," he said.

"Yeah, sorry. But it's beautiful."

At the same time, I was kicked in the leg.

But well, it was a prepared statement, so there is no remorse. There's not a lot of chance I can get my heart out to Ai-Fa in a place where there's no one else.

"Oh, come on... then, shall we call Tia and leave"

"Call it a day! I'm bringing Brave and the others!

Ai-Fa enters the front door in a puffy rage.

I chewed up a slight sense of happiness and headed under the tree where Tia was training.