今日とて平和な奥座敷

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Hm? What is it, Yue? Did you have other business here?



Hehe, I'm back again. ...Am I intruding?

Fufu, not at all. In fact, right now is the perfect time for a short break.

I see, that's good. Thank you for all your hard work.



Yue-kun, I see you're finally awake. Are you feeling better now?

Oh, Sato-san.... Yes, I slept a little while so that helped a lot.

I'm not sure I'd call that "a little". Well, it's true your complexion has improved. I suppose you're in good enough condition to visit the town again then, today.

.......Were you...worried about me?

In a way, yes. If you were to collapse in town, Kurogitsune would have a hard time of it alone.

.......

...Yue-kun?

...Ah, no, it's nothing.

(Sato-san doesn't know I collapsed at the festival, now that I think about it.)

.......?

Anyway, are you done working already?

Yes, I've finished this morning's report for the time being.

What are your thoughts on today?

Well, there should be no problems on the whole. There are a few small concerns, though...

...You mean, the earthquake?

.......Various things. That included.

It's nothing for you to worry about, though. You can go on out with your spirits high as always.

...Yes sir........

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...Sato...You'll only worry Yue, talking like that. Can't you phrase it differently?

...Mikoto-sama. Is there a problem with the way I speak?

This is exactly why I call you tactless. You always speak as if you are hiding something.

Such behavior would only serve to cause worry, rather than allaying it.

That is upsetting to hear. I've spoken no more than the barest truth.

If there is nothing to worry about, then you should say precisely that, no more.

We do not have positive proof there is, in fact, nothing to worry about. I cannot afford to state something so irresponsible as that.

Honestly, this constant back talk of yours is not endearing in the least. And in front of Yue no less, you should be ashamed of yourself.

I would personally be quite upset if you were to call me anything resembling endearing.

What did you say!?



.......Uh-oh, it's started again...

.......This is probably because of me, huh...

...Well, no helping it I guess. Excuse meee...



Huh?

What is it, Yue?



Sorry for butting in, I know you're in the middle of something, but.............. Speaking of endearing, I think you're both pretty cute...



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...Yue. I am glad you feel that way, but you shouldn't say such things so easily.

That's right, Yue-kun. You should use that to describe younger people, rather than elders such as us.

........Wait a moment, Sato. You may have made a habit of it yourself, but I am not to be treated as old.

I must apologize. It seems I can't rid myself of the awareness that you are my superior in terms of age.

.......T-there is barely a difference in our ages!!!



.......Oops, did it get worse somehow...?

Actually, I didn't know that Miko-sama was older than Sato-san. ...Hmm...She doesn't look it...

The world sure is full of mysteries. ...Yawn~