On board the magic ship sailing across the vast ocean, in what could be called the Captain’s, or rather, the Owner’s Room, I was there.
There’s a little more time before the party starts, and the participants are probably waiting in their rooms for the start of the party. Good gracious, I’m quite nervous, but I’m glad things are going well for now.
[…………So, why are you here, Shiro-san?]
Before I knew it, there was Shiro-san standing before me, who had just appeared with a flash of light. This is obvious, but Shiro-san also had a room assigned to her…… Of course, it’s a VIP room.
I even handed her the room key the previous day, assuming that she might go to the reception area…… but why is she in my room?[I’ve certainly been assigned my own room. However, putting that aside, I want to see Kaito-san, so I came here.]
[……………….]
As one would expect from someone who says “I’m the rule” on a daily basis, she tells me somewhat matter-of-factly the reason for her strong request too straightforwardly. She said it so naturally that for a moment, I almost found myself agreeing.
In front of the astounded me, Shiro-san continued with a somewhat proud expression.
[And so, until the party starts, we will———–]
[My child! Mother has come!!!]
[Makina-san!?]Before Shiro-san can finish her words, Eden-san’s main body…… Makina-san suddenly appears in the room again. Now that I can inherit memories from my dreams, I understand, but despite appearing bright and calm, I could still feel this madness that only Eden-san’s main body possesses.
[……E- Errr, Makina-san? Why are you here?]
[I thought my beloved child was nervous about your big day. At times like this, the person who can best heal the heart of my beloved child is me, your mother, so I came here to see you before your party starts! Are you happy? Ehehe, I see, you’re that happy to see Mother~~ Mother also loves you, my beloved child!]
I haven’t responded to her yet, and incidentally, far from being healed, it feels like my mentality is currently being whittled away. That said, are all Creator Gods this free-spirited?
[……Can’t say I’m impressed.]
[Eh? Arehh? Shallow Vernal?]
[For you to visit Kaito-san, who’s already nervous as the party organizer, without informing them and behaving as you please, I can only say you’re somewhat lacking in common sense.]
Amazing, that was really amazing, Shiro-san…… Completely disregarding how she herself had done the same in an instant, she began to protest to Makina-san.
[No, it’s because he’s nervous that I’m here trying to heal my beloved child’s heart though?]
[You think trying to assert yourself here was for the best? For this party, Kaito-san did his best as the organizer without relying on the Six Kings or us. If you really care about Kaito-san, wouldn’t it be best to refrain from doing unnecessary things and quietly wait for the party to begin?]
[D*mn it, i- if you put it that way…… I- Interfering would certainly dampen the efforts my beloved child had done…… Eh? Arehh? But what about you, Shallow Vernal?]
[I only came here to give my preliminary greetings. I was going to return to my room after saying a few words. After the party starts, Kaito-san will be busy attending to many guests, so I thought it would reduce Kaito-san’s burden to greet him briefly beforehand.]
[Uuuu…… I- I see…… A- Alright. In that case, I’ll also give my brief greetings before returning to my room.]
After hearing the words Shiro-san impassively said, Makina-san had a troubled expression on her face…… but perhaps feeling that Shiro-san had some truth to it, she slightly nodded, before turning to me.
[Well then, my beloved child. things might be tough for you since this is your first time, but do your best. If you run into trouble, don’t hesitate to rely on Mother, okay?]
[Ah, yes. Thank you very much. I will do my best so that I can organize it well, so please enjoy your time, Makina-san.]
[Unn! Do your best! Then, I’m going back to my room~~]
After cheerfully saying so, Makina-san disappeared in a flash of light, probably heading to her own room. And so, that left Shiro-san and I in this room.
[……………………Well then, I will also return to my room.
Although the word “reluctant” fits well with the atmosphere around her…… given what she said to Makina-san, it seems she couldn’t just stay in my room by herself.
This is just my guess, but Shiro-san initially intended to stay in my room until the start of the party. However, seeing me overwhelmed by the sudden appearance of Makina-san, she changed her plans and chose to push aside her original purpose in favor of driving Makina-san away.
……In other words, she prioritized my pre-party mental well-being…… she prioritized me before her own desires.
[……Shiro-san, I’m actually quite nervous…… Well, there’s nothing more for me to do before the party starts, but this is my first time hosting something like this, and when the party starts, I’ll also need to lead things. Being alone, I find myself thinking about various things and can’t relax…… So, if Shiro-san can spare me some time, would you mind talking with me for a while? Just long enough to have a cup of tea……]
[………………….]
Hearing my words, seemingly not having expected it, Shiro-san blinked twice. However, she quickly seemed to understand my intention, as she smiled happily.
[……I only intended to say my greetings, but if Kaito-san’s asking me that, I just can’t refuse you, right? In that case, I will be Kaito-san’s chatting companion for a while.]
[Thank you, I appreciate it.]
Seeing Shiro-san speaking with a cheerful smile, I couldn’t help feeling uplifted and found myself smiling.
And so, I spent the time until the start of the party chatting happily with Shiro-san.
<Afterword>
Serious-senpai : [Feels like Shiro’s getting pumped up.]
? ? ? : [Yeah, maybe there’s some sort of doya popping out of the sky or the sea by that time.]
