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Drinking at Home (1)

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“Hello, welcome.” (Leon)

A little after ten in the morning. Dia-san and Bell-san had arrived at the boarding house.

“Leon, long time no see.” (Dia)

“Indeed, it has been a while.” (Leon)

“Today, both of you are beautiful.” (Bell)

“Today, beautiful? Today, beautiful?” (Leon)

“Well, you usually wear a magician’s robe or sports clothes.” (Bell)

“Hahaha. Well, that is true.” (Leon)

Perhaps hearing their voices, Leah-san appeared from the back.

“This is Leah-san, who has taken care of me. These are my classmates, Dia-san and Bell-san.” (Leon)

“W-Welcome.” (Leah)

Leah-san’s expression was stiff.

“Hello.” (Dia)

“Hello. We will try not to be too noisy.” (Bell)

Leah-san stepped forward and gently pulled my arm.

“I heard they were classmates, but they are girls.” (Leah)

It was whispered.

“Yes, my room is on the third floor. You two should go ahead.” (Leon)

I had already started climbing the stairs.

“As you can see.” (Leon)

“You, really.” (Leah)

Yesterday, after sending Adele home, I had received quite a lecture as well.

“No, really, they are just classmates, simple classmates.” (Leon)

“Then, why are they all beautiful?” (Leah)

“Well… it is just coincidence, I suppose.” (Leon)

“Ugh. Do not make Adele cry.” (Leah)

“No, I told her that they would be coming today.” (Leon)

She glared at me. It seemed that when I had been bedridden with a cold, Leah and Adele had developed mutual respect.

“Understood.” (Leah)

She released my arm, so I ran ahead and reached the third floor.

“Excuse me, I will open the door now.” (Leon)

“That Leah-san, what is she like?” (Dia)

“Um, I had said classmates were coming, but apparently she thought it was a boy.” (Leon)

“Well… that is normal to think so.” (Bell)

Dia-san nodded in agreement.

“W-Well, please come in.” (Leon)

“We will.” (Dia and Bell)

“The room is straight ahead.” (Leon)

Both of them were looking around curiously.

“The restroom is this way. It is at the end.” (Leon)

Despite saying so, they stopped.

“What about here?” (Dia)

“That is the bedroom.” (Leon)

“May we enter?” (Bell)

“No, Bell!” (Leon)

“No!” (Bell)

“Eh… why not! What would entering do?” (Leon)

We led them to the living room.

“Spacious.” (Dia)

“It is certainly quite large for a single person.” (Bell)

They looked around in astonishment.

“There is a long chair, and here is a small kitchen, just as I said.” (Leon)

“Wow, it is true.” (Dia)

“No, no, no. This is strange. This is not the kind of place a scholarship student would live. How much is the rent anyway?” (Bell)

They asked precisely.

“Well…” (Leon)

“Well, what do you mean? Right, Dia?” (Bell)

Dia nodded, intimidated by Bell-san.

“The scholarship covers rent, utilities, and food expenses.” (Leon)

“No way!” (Dia and Bell)

Indeed, that would be surprising.

“But repayment will be difficult after graduation.” (Leon)

“Yes, indeed.” (Dia)

I nodded. It is better to keep quiet about the fact that repayment is unnecessary. If I said, they might become angry and leave.

“Also, something strange is” (Bell)

“Huh?” (Leon)

“The room is too clean. It does not look like the room of a young man living alone.” (Bell)

That is prejudice. For example, Hein-nii is extremely tidy.

“Indeed, it is cleaner than Bell’s room.” (Dia)

“Hey, Dia.” (Bell)

“Setting Bell’s room aside, I do not think Leon is that tidy.” (Dia)

Correct. I would like to ask how she judged that, but now is not the time.

“Well, Leah-san comes twice a week to clean. She does not clean the bedroom, so it is acceptable.” (Leon)

Recently… Adele-san also starts cleaning when she comes here. I will need to do my best from now on, even the bedroom.

“Oh, I want to see even more. The bedroom.” (Dia)

“No.” (Leon)

“Hmph. Leon would probably fall for an older caretaker.” (Dia)

“Hahaha.” (Leon)

Whether I would fall or not is another matter, but it is true that I have grown fond.

“Dia, do not blush. This is not about you.” (Bell)

“I-I see. Well, Bell, we came to socialize with Leon today.” (Dia)

“Yes, but…” (Bell)

“If we argue too long, it will be lunchtime.” (Dia)

“Ah, that is true.” (Bell)

“Leon, we will borrow the kitchen.” (Dia)

We all walked to the sink.

“What about pots and cooking tools? You said they were here.” (Bell)

“They are in the lower cabinet.” (Leon)

The two of them crouched to look.

“Oh, it is true. It is quite complete.” (Dia)

“Then, let us begin. Leon, you sit over there and wait.” (Bell)

It is narrow for three people to work together.

“Leon, do not worry. It will be fine.” (Dia)

I do not distrust them, and I had already bought skewered meat at the market this morning. If it is unnecessary, we can eat it another day.

Although I had been concerned, they worked efficiently. Mainly Dia-san was doing the cooking. It seemed she usually cooked. Bell-san also participated, but mainly washing dishes.

Bell-san and I made eye contact.

“What is it, Leon? If you want to say something, say it clearly.” (Bell)

“Yes, I am impressed by how well the work is divided.” (Leon)

“See!” (Bell)

She looked pleased.

“Leon, do not pamper Bell too much. In outdoor exercises, obtaining food will be a task.” (Dia)

“Outdoor exercises?” (Leon)

“The exercises are in spring. There is still plenty of time. Dia, you will be in my group.” (Dia)

“Yes, yes.” (Dia)

I do not think the Science and Technology Department had such exercises.

“All right, Bell. Carry this plate.” (Dia)

“As you wish.” (Bell)

Within ten minutes, the food was ready, and we gathered around the table. We poured wine into the two glasses.

“Then, Leon.” (Dia)

“Me?” (Leon)

“This is your room, is it not?” (Dia)

“Yes.” (Leon)

“Dia-san, Bell-san. Welcome to my room. It smells delicious already. I want to start eating immediately. Please drink only as much as you can without hindrance. Cheers.” (Leon)

“Cheers!!” (Dia/Bell)

“Delicious!” (Dia)

“Yes, it is good wine. Show me the bottle.” (Bell)

“Here you go, Bell-san.” (Leon)

I handed it over.

“Hmm.” (Bell)

“What is it?” (Leon)

“This is from Braum village. Year 483… six years old.” (Bell)

“There were three more bottles. Is it remarkable?” (Dia)

“It is quite good. Not an extraordinary item, but certainly not wine that students would guzzle.” (Bell)

They looked at me. Of course, they were nobles. They would be knowledgeable about wine.

“Well, I earned a little from hunting a magic beast. I will partake.” (Leon)

“Oh.” (Dia)

“Leon, thank you. But you must save money carefully or you will be in trouble later.” (Bell)

“Understood.” (Leon)

“Dia, Dia. Older women acting superior are disliked.” (Bell)

Dia-san frowned immediately.

“Delicious.” (Dia)

Her expression returned.

“Is it?” (Leon)

The meat had been grilled and then stewed with a spicy sauce. It went well with the wine.

“I thought it would be good from watching you cook. Well done, Dia-san.” (Leon)

“Ah, thank you.” (Dia)

Her face had turned red. She seemed prone to showing her emotions.

“That is Dia’s merit. Though among nobles, it is not much to boast of.” (Bell)

Dia-san nodded.

“Really? The house mistress, the baroness, also cooks well.” (Leon)

“Eh? Is this the baron’s house?” (Bell)

“No. She is a widow.” (Leon)

“I see.” (Bell)

“By the way, did the baroness boast of her cooking skills?” (Leon)

“Hm.” (Bell)

“No. She said it was a hobby.” (Leon)

“Indeed. Nobles outwardly leave household matters to servants.” (Bell)

“To be honest, that is not the case in the baron household.” (Leon)

I see.

 

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