Come to think of it, this is the second time I got my broken ribs fixed.
In the examination room at the school’s medical office, seeing a familiar female doctor whom I met at the Queen’s Watch, I smiled.
“Why are you here, sensei?”
“There is no way I can be on the Queen’s Watch for 365 days a year, right? As I am the only doctor on the ship, medical procedure, surgery, and psychiatry… I need to have a wide range of medical knowledge and experience, as well as sociability and language skills. To put it simply, it is a pretty difficult job. There are also times when I have to look at some idiot nobles when the ship isn’t sailing.”
“Then please examine this well-behaved noble once in a while to refresh yourself (grin).”
“…”
After Sensei examined me, I received a similar treatment as when I was on the Queen’s Watch. Then, she put away her ballpoint-shaped magic device and let out a big sigh, while the nurse behind her chuckled.
“How many times do you intend to break your ribs… do you understand that it would be dangerous if the broken bone pierces your lung?”
“Yes!! (Good reply)”
After receiving some sermons from Sensei, I was sent home. Sensei also told me to rest for the rest of the day, so today’s training was canceled. However, Astemil soon called me, saying that there was training that I could do even when I’m injured-
“…”
-for some reason, the training will be held at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
Astemil, who was already waiting for me at the sushi restaurant, is undoubtedly gorgeous, even among the most beautiful women in the world, so it isn’t surprising that she stood out from the surroundings. However, unaware of the fascination of people toward her, the silver-haired elf just stood there while fidgeting happily.
“Ah!”
As soon as she saw me, she waves her hand.
“Hiiro! I’m here!!”
Thanks to that, the gazes that had been focused on her now focused on me. Why is such a beautiful woman waiting for a man… their gazes stabbed me as if asking that question.
Thus, covered in embarrassment, I head to her.
“Master, I sneak out of the school during lunch break to come here. So, if we stand out too much, the school might call me and accuse me of being a delinquent.”
“But we can eat Sushi here, isn’t that fine?”
“Besides, I just ate fish last night, moreover, it’s sashimi. If Snow found out I ate Sushi for lunch, she will scold me.”
“But we can eat Sushi here, isn’t that fine?”
T-this 420-yer-old girl… is she intend to forcefully justify herself with 『”But you can eat Sushi here, isn’t that fine?”』 …..?! To think she still uses the convergence theory (example of convergence theory: 『It’s fine as long as I’m happy』 and 『It’s okay because it’s delicious』) to respond to a word battle at the age of 420 years old… aren’t you disqualified as an elf, which supposed to be an intelligent race…?!
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As I stared at Astemil in a daze… suddenly, I heard a popping sound and saw a notification displayed on my window screen.
[You received a chat]
A sticker of a penguin making a good sign 『Good!』 displayed and Astemil grinned.
“I sent you a sticker…”
T-this woman…?!
The wise-looking elf in front of me smiled and tapped the handle of the Nameless Tombstone.
“It is natural for me to grow alongside Hiiro1. So, can you follow–my speed?”
I think it is a talent to be able to smug so much even though she is way behind the times…
After that, I sat down at a vacant seat while Astemil kindly taught me how to send stickers, and she proceeds to sit next to me as if it was natural.
“Eh?”
“Eh?”
I pointed to the other side.
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“Aren’t people normally would sit facing each other here? Look at that. That is the reason. This restaurant has a bullet train that goes on that rail, bringing the plate to the customers. That is why it’s no good if Master also sits on this side. It would make me have to take the plate that Master ordered to Master. Besides, it’s an iron rule to sit facing each other when it’s just the two of us.”
“Isn’t it fine if Hiiro takes my plate for me?”
While smiling, Master keep bringing her body close to mine.
“Besides, this way is more fun, as I can be close to you. Ei~”
“Hey, stop it! (smile) S-stop it!! (Big smile)”
When we saw a passing store clerk look at us with eyes seemingly saying, “The heck with these two…”, we immediately made straight faces.
“So, how do you order here? Should I just take the food from the next table?”
“Alright, guilty2. Are you Arsene Lupin in your previous life? We just have to connect our magic devices to the restaurant and order from the screen. After that, the plate will come from the rail.”
“… what language are you speaking in?”
“IT’S A JAPANESE!!”
I guess it was correct to have her sit next to me. Anyway, I opened the screen and showed the order screen where much Sushi is lined up to Master. Master, who is close to me, then brushes her hair, bringing a pleasant scent to my nose.
“Hee, there are so many. As expected, Japan is a wonderful country.”
“…”
“Hiiro?”
Hearing her call, I cleared my throat as I was unknowingly fascinated by Master.
“W-well, please order anything you like… it’s Master’s treat anyway.”
“Didn’t I say we pay what we eat ourselves? Eh?! Wait, Hiiro, look at this!!”
Very excited, Master taps the window screen many times like a child.
“There’s ramen! There’s ramen! I’m so going to order ramen! Unbelievable! Japan’s civilization is still progressing?! Japan is the only country where there is ramen on Sushi restaurants’ menus, you know?!”
“Amateur.”
I smiled and opened the dessert menu. As we saw a shining red cake on the menu, Master was at a loss for words in astonishment.
“It’s Strawberry cake.”
While furiously tapping the screen, Master shook her head with a pale face.
“T-there is no way this kind of thing is allowed… A-a strawberry cake at a sushi restaurant… I-insolent… i-it’s already beyond the realm of a human being…”
Hearing that, I softly whisper in her ear.
“Welcome to the underground.”
While making a lot of noise, we ordered steamed egg custard, ramen, and roast beef–
“… I think this is enough.”
“… me too.”
In the end, we were full without even eating sushi. After that, we switched our target to the desserts we were looking forward to eating, and while eating fruit jelly for me, and strawberry cake for Master, we moved to the main topic.