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Standing quietly before the magic tool used to operate the sliding puzzle, Cornelias mind was now clearer than it had ever been before. At present, Cornelia was in a sort of invincible state, where her consciousness automatically diverted itself away from anything that might lead to stomach pain.Unlike Marie, Cornelia didnt think she was dreaming or anything of the sort. She was simply in a state where she wasnt thinking about unnecessary things if it had to be described, she was in a kind of zone.
Having eliminated every unnecessary thought, she was able to focus on the task before her to the absolute limit, and she could feel herself sharper than ever before.
Yes, without even realizing it, she had become comfortable enough to chat naturally with Fate and Lillywood. She had even made a casual promise with Kaito to attend a soiree together if the opportunity arose. Beyond that from an outside perspective, she had been talking with Kaito so intimately that it would be difficult to deny being mistaken for his lover Once she came to her senses afterward, it was all but guaranteed that shed foam at the mouth and faint from the accumulated burden of future stomachache, but at this very moment, her mind was at its absolute sharpest.
(The completed picture, the current positions of the four corner pieces the sequence of moves How strange. Even without thinking deeply about it, I know exactly how I should move them. It sounds like Im praising myself, but perhaps its more accurate to say that my field of vision has become remarkably broad. Im naturally solving the puzzle while viewing it as a whole from above. I must be concentrating exceptionally well.)
In a sense, because all the mental resources that would normally be spent worrying about the future, including her inevitable stomachache, were instead focused entirely on the present, Cornelia completed the sliding puzzle in what was nearly the shortest possible sequence of moves.
As soon as she did, the remaining sliding puzzles began moving automatically until they, too, were completed, and the door at the back opened.
[That was amazing, Cornelia-san. That puzzle looked pretty large and difficult, but you solved it so smoothly without getting stuck at all.]
[I believe I was able to concentrate very well myself. Its thanks to Kaito-sama lowering the difficulty in the previous room. I managed this one, but if there had been five of them, it certainly wouldve been quite difficult]
[Seeing how you handled that, it feels like you wouldve breezed through the others too. Are you especially good at puzzles?]
[No, not particularly. I just happened to do well this time. As for that three-dimensional puzzle in the previous room, it was my first time ever seeing one I certainly dont have the confidence to solve something like that within 5 minutes. Kaito-sama solving it in under 10 seconds was truly astonishing.]
As could be seen from Megiddos reaction the first time she encountered one, the Rubiks Cube wasnt common in this world or rather, it hadnt even existed before.
It only began being sold after the first Six Kings Festival, so while it was now available for general purchase, its recognition was still quite low, making it perfectly understandable that Cornelia had never seen one before.
[Ahh, thats called a Rubiks Cube. Its one of the toys from the world I came from I just happened to be really good at it. There are standard solving methods and sequences of moves, so once you understand the basics, its actually pretty easy to solve.]
[I see, so its a toy from the otherworld. Even so, solving it that quickly is quite extraordinary If you wouldnt mind, would you teach me sometime?]
[The Rubiks Cube?]
[Yes. Part of it is simple curiosity, I would like to experience games from the otherworld but if I put it that way, I thought it would make for a good excuse to spend time with Kaito-sama. Come to think of it, weve been gradually getting to know each other, the tea party hosted by Eris-sama, then you showing me around the merchant company, and this chance encounter today. I do think weve built up quite a few opportunities to interact, but Id also like to spend time together in a more relaxed setting.]
As she said that, Cornelia smiled cheerfully. If her usual self had heard those words, she would have rushed over and stopped herself with everything she had, even if it meant punching herself first. She was charging headfirst into a minefield of her own making. Unfortunately, the invincible-state Cornelia had no way of realizing that.
[You are older than I am, Kaito-sama, but the age difference isnt all that great. Of course, relationships befitting a noble lady are important, but Id like to set all of that aside for a while and simply spend time together as friends. Thats what I want.]
[Ahaha, honestly, Id prefer that too. It means I dont have to be so formal. Speaking of games from the otherworld, Eris-san played one at my birthday party too. Theyre called video games, and theyre really fun. We should definitely play together sometime.]
[Yes. Ill look forward to it.]
Deep within her heart, the part of Cornelias consciousness that had been sealed away was screaming as she continued piling up advance reservations for her own march into certain doom but the Cornelia of this moment remained blissfully unaware, happily chatting with Kaito as they headed toward the next room.
Completely unaware that this entire exchange had significantly increased Kaitos affection for her
Serious-senpai : [She practically just reserved a plot in the graveyard for her stomach, but an invitation like I just want to get to know you better as ordinary friends is about as perfect an approach to Kaito as you can get. Yeah theres no future where she escapes the stomachaches anymore.]