While I was happily talking with Isis-san about party plans, Polaris came to the storeroom.
[Isis-sama, Kaito-sama, my apologies for interrupting your conversation. Dinner is ready, and I have come to invite you.]
[……Thanks…… Polaris.]
[It seems like time has passed so quickly without us realizing it. Thank you, Polaris-san.]
It seems that we had gotten really engrossed with our talks that dinner time had already arrived before we knew it. When I thanked Polaris-san for calling us, Polaris-san politely bowed once.This is just my vague impression, but I feel like Polaris-san is very polite and well-mannered.
[Well then, shall we put our books away and head to the dining room?]
[……Unnn.]
We put away the books we took out from their shelves and headed for the dining room with Polaris-san leading the way. When we got there, Isis-san’s castle was beautifully decorated, and it really felt like we were having a party.
Since they said Eul was the one decorating the place, I thought it would turn out like a birthday party decorated by a child…… but the place looked quite authentic. I guess that’s to be expected of Eul.
[Ah, Isis-sama, Kaito-sama!]
When Isis-san and I arrived, the humanized Eul happily rushed over.[Ummm, I’ve decorated the place, b- but is it strange?]
[It was so beautifully decorated. You’re amazing, Eul.]
[……Unnn…… The place…… looked very beautiful.]
[Ehe, ehehe.]
Seeing Eul looking like she wanted to be praised, I put my hand on her head and stroked it, to which Eul happily smiled. How should I say this…… She really feels like a child and was really cute.
As we were led to our seats by a happy Eul, Sirius-san, Rasal-san and Spica-san arrived. Iris-san is preparing food at the back of the dining room, so other than her, everyone in Isis-san’s camp is now present.
[……Isis-sama, is it really alright, sitting together with us? If it’s just the two of you, couldn’t you enjoy it at your own pace?]
[……No…… Being with everyone…… makes me happier.]
[Yes, I also feel the same way. The dining room is very spacious, so it’s more fun to eat when the place is lively.]
The dinner is also attended by Isis-san’s subordinates. Rather, it’s usually the case that everyone
dinner together, so I informed them that them joining like usual is alright.
Having a meal alone with Isis-san would certainly also be fun, but since I came to Isis-san’s castle like this, I want to interact with everyone under her command.
[Since that’s the case, everyone can just be grateful for Isis-sama and Kaito-sama’s kindness and join you at the dinner table.]
[Yes~~ Well then, please excuse us~~]
While Eul energetically informed that to everyone, I couldn’t help but feel that her tone was slightly different from when she was talking to us. Perhaps, Eul was only trying to behave as politely as possible in front of me and Isis-san. Of course, there might be other details when it comes to Isis-san, but other than that, she gives the impression of a good girl wanting to be praised, which somehow made me smile.
Spica-san, with her relaxed tone of voice, sat down, and the others took their seats as well. With them seated, there are only two seats left with cups and other cutleries available in front…… Unnn? Two seats?
I know whose seat one of them is for. That would be Iris-san’s seat, who is preparing the food, but whose seat is the one next to hers for?
[……Isis-san, there are two seats left, Iris-san’s and…… who?]
[……Errr…… Just a moment.]
Isis-san got up from her seat, moved toward the window and went straight outside. Then, after a few moments, she returned with a puzzled Alice.
[……Eh? Me?]
[……Unnn…… Shalltear too, eat with everyone…… Shalltear…… being the only one outside…… must feel lonely.]
[Hahh…… Well, since the host has invited me, I guess I’ll have to accept the invitation.]
Alice, who usually accompanies me as my guard, considerately stays in a separate place when I’m spending time with my lovers.
This time too, for Isis-san’s sake, she was probably on the roof of the castle. The reason Isis-san went outside earlier was to call Alice.
And the fact that she also invited Alice to dinner is very typical of Isis-san. She really is angelic. Alice also looked slightly astounded, but seeing the seat prepared for her with a wry smile on her face, I guess she didn’t feel bad about it.
And Alice being seated next to Iris-san was her consideration. Putting aside Isis-san’s other subordinates, Iris-san isn’t being timid around Alice, and if Alice is next to her close friend Iris-san, she will be able to enjoy her meal and make the conversations more enjoyable.
If preparations were made by informing Iris-san in advance and arranging a seat for Alice with that in advance…… I felt like it really was just like Isis-san, and above all, I could feel her growth.
<Afterword>
? ? ? : [As expected of Isis-san’s kindness. It’s wonderful that she cares about the transcendental beauty guard, Alice-chan, who plays an active role in secretly helping in all ways. It seems that there’s a certain someone who gave such a wonderful Isis-san the nickname “Death King”, but they sure are quite the heartless fellow, aren’t they?]
Serious-senpai : [T- This guy…… She’s actually single-handedly handling the roles of providing feedback, praise and criticism……]
