The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 86
After Mother left, we all had dinner together.
We headed to bed early that night, and the next morning, we slept in late.
Today, of course, is a day off.
After what happened yesterday, everyone must be tired, and it’s better to stay home, so we haven’t left the clan building.
We’ve been in the room all day, and since there’s nothing to do, we’re reading books.
“Natalia. Do you like princes?”
Natalia, who lent me the book, is also in the room, reading with me.
“Not really. It’s just that romance stories often have them.”
Hmm…
Come to think of it, there were similar books in my world too.
Mushy books, or rather, a book I don’t want my daughter to read.
“Do you have any adventure books?”
“I did, but they’re at my parents’ house. I read them when I was a kid.”
In the royal capital, huh…
“Maybe I should buy some.”
“Sure, let’s go to the bookstore together next time.”
“Yeah, show me around.”
Romance stories are tough for me.
I simply have no interest in them, and the cultural differences are too vast for me to understand.
“What are Alice and Lily doing?”
“Alice went out somewhere. Lily is shopping.”
“Hmm…”
“You asked, but you don’t seem interested… You’re really bored, huh.”
I’m bored.
“People stay indoors in winter, right? It seems like a good idea to stock up on books.”
“You can go out if you want. Last year, Lily was super excited. She said it was her first time seeing snow.”
Really… Like a child.
“Alice and Annie don’t step outside at all?”
“They do go out sometimes, but yeah, that’s the general idea.”
That’s just how they are.
“I can imagine.”
“It’s just as you imagine. The men drink from the morning and play card games. You could join them?”
“That sounds good. They’ll be back by winter, right?”
“Yeah, I think so. Although some might go back to their parents’ homes.”
Is it like New Year’s, or something?
“Master, let’s make a kotatsu by winter.”
“Ah, that might be a good idea.”
It’s not a complicated structure, and in this world with magic stones, it should be easy to make.
“What’s that?”
Natalia asks.
“A warm table with a blanket.”
“Interesting.”
“I’ll show you once it’s done. AI-chan, shall we go buy the materials?”
We’re bored, so maybe we should go shopping.
“Sure… Ah, let’s do it next time.”
Hm?
“What’s up?”
“Tama-chan sent a telepathic message. She says Pamela is heading over nya.”
Tama-chan’s sentences end with ‘nya’?
“Is it about yesterday?”
“Probably. Tama-chan says she doesn’t understand difficult things, nya.”
Well, she is a kitten…
“Is Pamela coming? Then, I’ll go back to my room.”
Natalia says as she closes her book, stands up, and leaves the room.
“You could stay, you know.”
“She’s being considerate. That’s how women are.”
But we’re party members…
You should listen together instead of leaving everything to the leader.
“Well, whatever. AI-chan, tea.”
“It’s a good time, how about going out for a meal?”
Ah, that might be a good idea.
It might take a while, after all.
“Shall we do that then…?”
“Well, I’ll go to Natalia’s room. I won’t be back today, so take your time.”
AI-chan left the room with a mischievous grin.
“What’s so fun about that?”
While wondering, I waited for Pamela, and soon enough, there was a knock at the door.
“Come in.”
As I gave permission, the door opened, and as expected, Pamela entered the room.
“Hello.”
Pamela greeted me with a smile as she opened the door.
“Hey. Are you done with work?”
“This is the last stop. I’m heading straight home after this.”
That was convenient.
“Is it about yesterday?”
“Yes, and there’s more.”
It seemed like it would take a while.
“Alright, I’ll treat you, so how about we go eat?”
“Really?”
“Yeah, yeah. Come on, let’s go.”
I stood up and left the dormitory with Pamela.
Then, I saw Tama-chan lying on a wooden box near the building across the street.
“That one follows me everywhere…”
“That’s how cats are.”
She must be worried.
“And when I try to play with her, she ignores me, but when I start working, she comes over wanting attention. Moreover, in the morning, she steps on my face while I’m sleeping.”
“That’s how cats are.”
“Well, she’s cute, so it’s fine.”
Exactly.
As Pamela and I started walking, Tama-chan followed us at a certain distance.
Seeing this, Pamela sighed in a resigned manner, but her face looked happy.
As we continued walking, we saw Alice and Lily walking together ahead.
“Hey, are you two together?”
Noticing us, I called out to them.
“We just met there and are heading back.”
“Yuuma, are you on a date? Are you not coming back today?”
They really like this kind of topic.
“I’m here to discuss yesterday’s matters. Do you want to join?”
“No, thanks.”
“I don’t understand complicated things, so I’ll leave it to you! Good luck, leader!”
The two of them quickly said this and walked back to the dormitory.
“They seem to want to leave everything to me. Natalia and AI-chan were here earlier, and they were the same.”
“Well, that’s part of the leader’s job, but it does seem like they’re relying on you a bit too much… But since they’re quiet and not very assertive, it’s unavoidable. On the bright side, it means fewer conflicts. Other places sometimes have disputes over policies and end up fighting in the guild or tavern.”
I definitely don’t want that.
I’m glad they aren’t assertive. It’s a relaxed clan, so it’s fine to take it easy.
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