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Seriously... your latest negligence is getting out of hand.
Don't pinch me!
You'll escape unless I do so!
It's because Aisha is being a bully.
Put your hand on your chest and think about why I'm angry! You always abandon your post... I bet you were planning to sneak into office again.
I'll play with Oniichan. (Won't work and won't let Kazuto work? I'm on Aisha's side here)
I won't forgive you even if you honestly admit it.
Well... The war is over, right? There's nothing for generals to do without war. (Objection. Train soldiers, patrol. War or not, corruption will remain)
It's not over! Even though Gi, Go and Shoku sustain some balance, there's no denying that it's a fragile one.
What would trigger another war... even gods don't know.
Then there's no point thinking about it. (You should think about sustaining military force instead)
Exactly! We should sustain our army and prepare ourselves for...
It'll look as if we're urging to start a war. (Hmm... she has a point)
Who! Peace is something irreplaceable, that's why it's fragile... to protect it. (I agree there. Neglecting military is a suicide, even without possible enemies)
...*sniff*.
Listen!
...It's calling for me.
Don't listen with your nose! Ah, I'm not done yet...
I'm telling you to wait, Rinrin! (She's still really reliable during war time. But outside it...)
...This is.
Just from running a bit, how pathetic. Aisha is the one who should train. (Everyone should. Even Shuri and Hinari, actually)
There's no human who could compete with a beast like you. (Despite that Kan'u was considered to be stronger than Chouhi)
*sniff*...
Don't bother the kitchen staff! Let's go, Rinrin.
Give me snacks!
You're way too carefree! That's not how a general should behave...
Your scolding is noisy.
I can't help it, since you won't listen...!
...Aisha-san?
...*sniff*.
Please wait, Ren-dono! Snacking... is something for cats and dogs. It's not how someone with such a great name should behave.
...*sniff*
Ah, cute... huh!? For Nene to say something like "cute".
Please sew it! This mouth, so it would never say something so rude again!
...Found.
...Huh?
...Hmm, we came to get some sake, *sniff* this smell is.
Ah, what a sweet scent.
Ugh, what are you doing... I'm all hungry from that nice scent.
Onee-sama, that's an accusation!... But it's a delicious scent... *sniff*. (Yaaay, been a while, Tanpopo)
*sniff*...
So Onee-chan is here too, you glutton.
Giku!? I'm no glutton, I was passing by and that nice smell...
That's what they call being a glutton.
...Huh?
Officers disappeared from the castle.
It's a mystery.
The meeting room where the strategists usually hang out or the training ground where the officers sweat.
Wherever I go, I find noone.
Kazuto: Where did they go? I wonder if they're together... (Check the kitchen)
If they're going to play, I wish they'd send someone for me at least.
Kazuto: I wonder if I'll find someone if I head to the city. (Btw, where'd the other half go? Pairen, Reiha, Mii, Yue, Ei)
There's nothing more lonely than spending the afternoon alone. (Go fap dramatically in the girl's toilet if you're lonely)
I'm hungry... come to think of it, I didn't eat yet.
I wanted to eat out with someone.
I want to cry. Fine, I'll go have a large meal alone in city.
...And someone might be there.
Now that it's decided... hmm?
Kazuto: ...*sniff*.
From the kitchen? It sure smells good.
It's still a bit late for the noon meal and early for the dinner... *sniff*? A sweet scent. Maybe they're making snacks or something.
I'm looking forward to it.
As I listen carefully, I hear Rinrin's voice. I thought I can't find her, so she was in the kitchen.
Kazuto: I guess she's showing inexhaustible appetite and troubling staff again.
It can't be helped, guess I'll take her to the city.
I'm not relieved, okay? I clear my throat and go to the kitchen. (Tsundere Kazuto...)
Ah, Rinrin-chan! You're too close. We'll run into you.
Not yet?
Don't be a kid and wait patiently.
Heh, but Aisha-chan is looking forward to it too, no? It's written on your face. (Oh, come to think of it, haven't seen Shion in a while too)
Hmm? It feels like a large family behind the wall...
Kazuto: Hey, everyone, are you here...
One, two... one, two. Whew, it's really hard to knead the dough. (Those faces on the background... especially Tanpopo, Aisha and Sei)
Rinrin will help.
It's not something that relies on power alone, okay? Leave it to Shuri. (Where are Shion and Touka btw?)
Whoa, you're wearing an apron... how cute, Shuri. (Yeah, just for one event, they get an alternate costume)
Shuri-chan, sweet paste is ready...
Hinari is also adorable. I guess seeing your cute little sister cooking feels somewhat like this.
Did you crush the walnuts properly?
Yeah.
Kazuto: Looks like fun. Snack-making together today, everyone?
Oh, Master. Saying everyone is kinda misleading.
We split up our roles. They are the making group.
...Eat.
What a large eating group. Ren, Rinrin, Sui, Tanpopo... Aisha and Touka too? Oh, and Sei with Shion.
No wonder officers disappeared from the castle. (As I said... it's only a half of them here)
Mmm. Delicious. Someone, please test the anko's taste...
Kazuto: Sure.
Rinrin is also sure.
Then, the fastest one are Rinrin-chan and Master... (Realization moment?)
Kazuto: How rude to scream after seeing my face.
It's not "aah"... Eh? Eh? W, when did you.
I guess you two were too focused on snack-making.
At least tell us you're here! (He did)
Kazuto: Sorry, I decided to just observe with a smile.
What a honest Master. (But he was in a Tsundere mode not long ago)
That "awawa" is so adorable that it's a problem.
As Hinari was messing with the hem of the apron shyly, steam raised behind her...
Wait, steam!?
Kazuto: Hinari, behind you! Steam is getting out of hand.
Behind... huh!?
Hya!? Move, Hinari-chan.
Hauu, it's hot, the pot is hot...
Heh, how soothing.
What a ***. I doubt we share the same soothed feel with her.
Kazuto: Still... Even Aisha is waiting with Rinrin-tachi for snacks.
I'm not waiting for snacks! Rinrin just dragged me here...
Oh, Aisha-chan, are you not looking forward to it?
Kazuto: Shuri's sweets are the best in the Three Kingdoms, you know? She learned from Genchoku-chan, as she said.
I see you remember such things well... Master.
I'm looking forward to it.
Seriously... everyone's so carefree.
Next to smiling Touka, Aisha makes bitter expression on purpose.
Kazuto: Won't you get tired being strained all of time? Taking a break is good for a change.
But relaxing all of time...
Kazuto: They're not only relaxing, okay? Rinrin and everyone else sure worked hard until today.
Right.
Kazuto: When you rest you rest! If you enjoy the peaceful time, you'll finally begin to value it for the first time.
A flawless argument, as expected of Master.
Kazuto: So, hurry up and heal us with delicious snacks.
...Heh, I'll do my best.
Shuri nods with a smirk.
I couldn't see it when the castle atmosphere was still tense, but now I'm happy with her relaxed expression.
That's bad, Master, we haven't been working out lately, so we'll get fat if we eat sweets.
You just don't need to overeat, okay, Onee-sama?
Kazuto: Hahahaha.
What a stupid laugh! If you're a lord, try to act a bit more lordly.
Kazuto: Just for today, I'll discard the title of the lord!
Don't discard it!
Kazuto: It's okay, I will! Today I'm just a man looking forward to Shuri and Hinari's snacks.
...Comrade. (Dat Ren's face)
She sighs as we shake hands.
Now that Master is here too, no way you'll make enough, strategists-dono.
...From the start, everyone... We were planning to call you and Master.
Kazuto: Yeah, you promised before, right?
We couldn't find the opportunity... I'm surprised you still remember.
Kazuto: What are you talking about? I was really looking forward to it.
In the hands of blushing Shuri, anpan was taking weird shape.
...Ren also looked forward to it.
Rinrin did too!
You weren't! We never made any promises with you two.
The face that Ren-dono doesn't make even on the battlefield... hey, it's unfair to exclude Nene and Ren-dono. That's an unfair treatment!
We never said we won't give you snacks.
...Heh, having fun, Master?
Kazuto: You get it?
I guess it's obvious to everyone, if I'm grinning like this.
I never knew Master liked sweets so much.
Kazuto: That's not why I'm smiling!
Of course I'm happy, when everyone's enjoying the peace...
Kazuto: Whose belly was that?
Ren honestly raised her hand.
Heh, it'll be done soon, so wait a bit.
...Will wait.
Ren is really honest with people who feed her. She sat down and waved with the invisible tail.
Hey, it's amazing. Mass-production... I wonder if I'll be able to eat it all. (YOU're in the same room with Ren, Rinrin and Touka... stupid question)
Haha. Don't worry, Onee-sama doesn't have to eat it all by herself, right?
Right! Around 80 percent of the snacks belong to Nene and Ren-dono.
What, don't hog it all to yourself! Let's bet snacks and fight then!!
Try looking back on what you said before.
Won't you get fat?
...Eat snacks together. (Good girl Ren)
Kazuto: That's right.
She's being a good girl today, so I pat Ren's head. (Yeah, she's the main glutton, but doesn't forget to share)
We'll make a lot. One, two, one, two. (A lot for Ren is infinity)
Nice dexterity. Making manju like that looks like some kind of sorcery. (Any cooking is a sort of wizardry for Aisha, I guess)
A bit frustrated Aisha-chan.
People have strong and weak points. I'm not trying to compete with them. (Oh? Did she finally admit she's a terrible cook? First step towards evolving)
Kazuto: So you're not good with it? (Why are you asking? Brain banned painful memories?)
Not good... Noone can match Aisha's skill of making food inedible. (Touka is pretty close to her in being a fail cook)
Sei!
From the sudden yell, Hinari started juggling with manju.
Run!
Kazuto: Oooh.
I applaud to the nice catch.
Kazuto: Aisha, don't scare her, okay? You're an adult, so keep it straight.
I've never been scolded in such a humilating way before...
Don't interfere.
Even if you hold their legs, that won't save you.
I see, so you try to sink me...
Because Aisha is firm usually... she tries to toy with her.
Okay, we'll steam manju now.
...Can I look?
Go ahead.
Rinrin wil look too and will pray a lot for it to get delicious. (Actually, characters in Koihime are either good cooks, or terrible)
Aha, then me too.
It'd be a lie if I said I don't enjoy that peace.
About an hour of excitement... has passed.
If someone from the castle found us, they'd be curious what's going on. Officers and strategists are all walking, while carrying a lot of snacks.
And we make seats at the place where we usually have tea parties...
Enjoy. (Enjoy alternate outfits)
By the time everyone said "itadakimasu" I was already starving.
Oh, the way Ren-chan eats is so amusing. It's as if manju are getting sucked in.
Rinrin won't lose!
Make sure you taste it when you eat it! It's kinda rude to Shuri and Hinari who made it.
No, no, if they are eating with appetite... that's.
Okay, Onee-sama, have some tea. (That omnomnom sound made me laugh)
Hot!
Kazuto: ...Obviously. (Hot tea or liquids suck. Cold are better)
Is this some kind of manga!? Sesame dango!? Their amount dropped a lot...
...Don't worry, Master. We have your share saved.
Kazuto: Shuri! How thoughtful, I'm happy.
I'm overjoyed. I rub my palm... and take a plate.
Kazuto: Am!... Yeah, delicious.
Which one!?
Kazuto: I, I only ate sesame dango yet... wait, *chew*. (I remember Go has an event where Kazuto cooks those sesame dango with Ashe)
In a hurry... I throw cute snacks into my mouth.
Kazuto: Yeah, everything's tasty. Rumors were true.
...Well done, Shuri-chan.
It's because Hinari-chan helped me. Thank you.
Kazuto: No, really. Especially this peach bun's modest sweetness...
H, huh? Peach buns are gone.
Kazuto: Okay, the one who stole my peach bun while I was busy talking, I won't get angry, so raise your hand.
T, there's still a lot, okay, Master!?
That's... sorry, Hinari-chan, Shuri-chan. It's not a lot.
*chew*... is something wrong? (Gotta love Sui's chewing sound...)
They almost finished it...
I guess we underestimated their explosive power before something delicious. (Where have you been hiding until now, btw, Shion?)
Kazuto: I, I... barely ate anything, okay!?
...Meal is a battlefield... it's your fault for letting your guard down.
Kazuto: If you can't eat it all, don't take it!
It was delicious. I'm really full now.
...True.
Even those who didn't stand out still had their appetite satisfied... I guess this is the difference of a warrior and a normal person.
Don't get so depressed, Mylord. Want me to share my menma with you?
I guess you're too disappointed, if even menma won't make you flinch. (Gotta love her assumption that everyone just loves menma)
Since when am I a menma-lover...
Everyone's too gluttonous. At this rate those who did their best for Mylord won't get rewarded.
T, that's not so, okay!? Not... We're glad that everyone enjoyed... (Oh, right, Sei is a shipper on their side)
Y, yes... we're glad, umm, Master.
Shuri and Hinari pull my sleeves... what is it? There's something under the table.
...Plate? And there's something that looks like a pie on it.
We wanted for Master to eat it... we made it together.
Kazuto: ...For me?
Yes!
...Huh!?
No, no, I almost lost my mind from being too happy.
...*sniff*.
Ah, looks tasty. (No food will survive them)
Rinrin.
Aisha stopped her... Rinrin closed her mouth.
I kinda can't forgive that he gets a special treatment.
Exactly, Mylord is a bit of a special person for those two. Let's know our place here.
Tsk, can't be helped.
Are you already okay with getting fat, Onee-sama?
That's unrelated! Tsk, it's okay, eat it already, Master. (I will lol if it turns out into a disgusting pie)
A special snack for a special person, enjoy it.
Kazuto: Special, special... yeah, I'll have some.
She blushed and looked down... but I'm glad Hinari didn't deny the "special" part.
Kazuto: Well then.
...*stare*
Feeling pressure from everywhere, I take a piece of pie... and take a bite.
Kazuto: *chew*... Yeah, delicious! It's sweet and sour. What's in it?
A bit of sweet paste. (Anzu = sweet paste, not a girl from Yu-gi-oh)
Kazuto: It's really tasty. I can eat plenty. (No lols for me, I guess)
Ugh, she's drooling. She has "just a bite" in her eyes. (Yeah, give some to Ren... though then others will join in)
Kazuto: Make some for everyone else too next time, okay, you two?
Y, yes, certainly!
They might think I'm stingy, but I keep eating without sharing with anyone. (Well, that's a wise choice. But resisting Ren's stare is a feat of heroes)
Because right now... I didn't want to let a single bit of their sincerity to go to waste.