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Chapter 2401: Spreading Aftermath
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As expected of a seasoned merchant with countless battles behind her, Akane-san exuded a pressure that seemed impossible for her small frame to produce, but after a moment, her expression softened slightly.
[Well, its not like I came here to scold you this time, Kaito.]
[Arehh? You didnt?]
[Yeah. I mean, if you trace the cause of this mess, and a few other ones, it often leads back to you But if you ask me whether that makes it your fault, well Id have to tilt my head and think on that one.]
It didnt look like she was transitioning into a lecture after all. Akane-sans face relaxed, and with a somewhat exasperated expression, she continued speaking.
[Remember how we ran into War King-sama during Archlesia Empires Founding Festival? That whole thing gave both me and Kaori stomachaches But then again, could that have been avoided if youd been more careful, Kaito? Not really.]
[Well, yeah. That was really just a matter of ridiculous timing. Its not like Kaito-kun invited us to your shop or called out to War King-sama. I mean, sure, you could say that Kaito-kuns the type to attract that kind of crazy coincidence, but still it was me and Akane-san who decided to go to the Founding Festival in the first place. Itd be unfair to blame you for that.]
[Exactly. Its not like Kaitos aiming for trouble, nor is there any malice behind it. If were talking about right or wrong, Kaito hasnt done anything wrong. This times probably something like that too, I figure.]
The conversation shifted to one that seemed to defend me, and I felt a small sense of relief, until Akane-san suddenly cut her words short, pointed sharply at me, and declared:
[But still, when you think about all the people, myself included, whove had to deal with stomachaches because of this guys antics, I figure someones gotta scold him every once in a while. So I figured Id do it, just for forms sake.]
[I see.. yeah, Akane-san, I think you could stand to scold him a bit more firmly.]
[Kaori-san!?]
Ah, cr*p, this was one of those no-allies situations It had become a perfect two-against-one setup, and I couldnt help but feel miserably cornered.
Also, I had more than a few things come to mind that made it hard to argue back.
As I was thinking that, Kaori-san gave a wry smile and spoke.
[Just kidding. But really, Kaito-kun, youre unbelievable sometimes. I still get nervous thinking that someday, out of nowhere, youll show up at my restaurant bringing along some incredibly important person again.]
[.]
[Hmmm, Kaito-kun? Why did you just avert your eyes so awkwardly? Thats rude, you know. Come on, look at me. Lets talk properly, depending on what youre hiding, I might end up being the one to scold you instead of Akane-san So tell me, why did you react like someone with a guilty conscience just now?]
She had every reason to ask that. I did, in fact, have something in mind. Or rather, someone, Magnawell-san. To be fair, it had only happened yesterday, and I simply hadnt had the chance to tell her yet. I was going to explain it properly.
[Well, I was planning to tell you soon, but Magnawell-san heard some things from Megiddo-san and, umm, seems to have taken an interest in your restaurant So, I promised to show him around next time.]
[..]
Upon hearing that, Kaori-san covered her face with both hands and looked up at the ceiling.
[Youre trying to bring another of the Six Kings here. Even setting aside Phantasmal King-sama, if Dragon King-sama shows up, thats already half of them! Wait, are you seriously trying to completely gather all the Six Kings or something!? Kaito-kun, I think youre misunderstanding something here, my place is a diner! A diner! Its not supposed to be the gathering spot for the rulers of the Demon Realm, you knoooow!?]
[Um, errr, how should I say this Ah, here, this tea helps with stomachaches.]
[You gave up, didnt you? You just totally gave up! From experience, youve already accepted that somehow, in the end, all six of them are gonna show up anyway, havent you!? So youve decided to stop resisting and start treating my stomach instead, havent you!? Thanks for the tea though!!!]
I handed her a can of MK Blend HS Id bought from Canalis-san. Kaori-san, half in tears, perfectly read my state of mind while yelling her complaints.
Considering what happened with Lilia-san, I really do get the feeling that, somehow, Ill end up bringing all of them sooner or later. I honestly have no idea how Id even manage to bring someone like Lillywood-san, who doesnt even eat or drink, to her restaurant but somehow, I can still see it happening.
And even as she shouted, Kaori-san still remembered to thank me for the tea in the end, thats just so like her.
As I was thinking that, Akane-san patted me on the shoulder with a sigh.
[Kaito, next time Ill buy you a dictionary. Seems like the one youve got is defective, missing words like restraint and moderation. Ill make sure to write them in big red letters right on the cover.]
Serious-senpai : [So far, the ones whove already visited her restaurant are Kuro and Megiddo, and if we count that guy whos constantly by Kaitos side, we can probably include Alice too. Now hes planning to bring Magnawell, and since he got a control accessory from Canalis for Isis, if he ever decides to take her to some restaurant, Kaoris place would obviously be the top candidate meaning the flag for Isis showing up is already raised as well. Honestly, if Lillywood ever ends up with even the slightest reason to visit, we might actually see a full Six Kings complete set Come to think of it, Kaoris the only one in this world who owns trees that grow yuzu and sudachi, isnt she]
