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Chapter 2430: Stargazing Wine
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Watching the meteor shower while quietly sharing a drink with Sieg-san was deeply comforting, giving me the sense that time itself was drifting along more slowly.
No, in fact, more time had likely passed than I felt, but perhaps the calm atmosphere was what made it seem to flow so gently.
[Come to think of it, when I went back to Rigforeshia, it was nighttime as well, and I feel like most of the times I drink with Kaito-san are at night.]
[True well, neither you nor I drink during the day anyway. If we drank together in the daytime, it would probably be tea.]
[I see, then its only natural that wed drink at night more often. Though honestly, I almost never drink in the first place]
[Ah, right, aside from times like this when we drink together, I dont think Ive ever really seen you drinking. Even at the ship party you were holding juice, werent you?]
Now that I thought about it, I could hardly remember ever seeing Sieg-san drink alcohol at all. Really, it was only times like this, sharing a quiet drink together. At the ship party and even at my birthday party, she hadnt touched any alcoholic drinks.
[Given my position as Lilis guard, you know. I can sober up instantly if I want to, but theres still the matter of public perception. Even if Im attending an event as an individual, I generally dont drink alcohol where many eyes are on me.]
[I see.]
Indeed, just like during the ship party or at my birthday party, even when Sieg-san is attending purely as an individual, she is usually serving as Lilia-sans guard, so there must be many situations where people still perceive her as Lilia-sans escort.
At events she attends on her own, it is not as if drinking alcohol is forbidden, and in reality, those around us probably do not pay that much attention to it. Even so, there are undoubtedly aspects she has to be mindful of, and it might be difficult for her to enjoy drinking freely.
[And on a simpler note, I have far more chances to drink tea. I love tea, so Im more likely to think of drinking tea before I think of drinking alcohol. Which naturally means I end up drinking alcohol less often.]
[Yeah, the image of you drinking tea is much stronger than that of you drinking alcohol.]
[I do like alcohol just fine though except for beer.]
[Oh, right, you said you werent good with it.]
[Wine or fruit liquor, I mostly stick to those.]
I remembered her once saying that she disliked both ales and lagers. Wine too, but Sieg-san preferred fruit-based alcohols, and didnt seem to care much for anything else.
While those thoughts drifted through my mind, Sieg-san let out a soft, amused sigh.
[But if Im drinking at night like this with you, Kaito-san, then alcohol is better. Tea just doesnt have enough romantic atmosphere for this kind of mood]
[If its at night, then yeah, something like wine definitely feels more like well, a nice moment shared between lovers.]
[Yes. So for me, alcohol is something I only drink with someone I feel I can truly relax around lets put it that way.]
Sieg-san smiled with a hint of mischief, and it was incredibly adorable. Or rather, today her mood seemed a little more upbeat than usual. She still had her usual calm, gentle air, of course, but on top of that, she was showing so many cute expressions that I couldnt help feeling happy.
[Ah, right. Another reason I dont drink very often is that I dont feel like drinking when I have work the next day. I mean, I can instantly erase any intoxication, but still]
[Ah, I get that. Thanks to Shiro-sans blessing, I can sober up immediately if I want to, and my breath doesnt end up smelling like alcohol either but if I have something scheduled early the next morning, I dont feel like drinking. Arehh? So that means Sieg-san, do you have the day off tomorrow?]
[Yes. My next shift is the night watch the day after tomorrow, so from now until then I have about two full days off.]
[Ohh, then it sounds like youll be able to relax quite a bit.]
Sieg-san worked as a guard at Lilia-sans mansion. She herself said Nothing really happens, so its basically patrols and training or giving instruction, its a very easy job, but her shifts alternated between day and night, and she also accompanied Lilia-san whenever she went out, so all things considered, it seemed like a demanding position.
[Thats right, relax and]
[Unn?]
[Ah, no, Ill say it a little later, so please dont mind it.]
Sieg-san had been laughing cheerfully, but midway, she stopped and stared straight at my face. When I tilted my head in confusion, she just smiled wryly and said shed tell me later.
As she raised her glass, she seemed to murmur something quietly under her breath, but I couldnt catch what it was. It did make me curious, but since she said shed talk about it later, I decided to just wait.
[Since staying up late wouldnt be a problem and staying in a different room would also be That said, I should probably confirm Kaito-sans plans for tomorrow first]
Serious-senpai : [G- Ghaaagh, a shared-bed flag? M- My body is really turning into a star-shaped cookie]
Makina : [munch munch]
Serious-senpai : [Kuh, because Ive become a milky, crumbly cookie, this deranged god is eating me again]
Makina : [Mm, no, youre a little moist, so you dont really have that crispiness but the flavors good. 85 points.]
Serious-senpai : [Youre eating my body, criticizing it, and giving it a score!?]
