Shomin no Aji - Chapter 575.3 (Patreon)

Only those who understand can understand!
After dinner, when I was relaxing in my room, Mariel-chan and Ruby came to my room.

"Good evening, Cristea-san."

"Heeey, is now a good time?"

"Huh, Mariel-san, and Ruby too? What's going on?"

I invited them into the room, since standing in the hallway wasn't conducive to conversation.
Ruby happily hopped into the living room, completely accustomed to the special dormitory, looking like she owned the place.

"S-sorry for intruding."

Mariel-chan, unable to stop Ruby, followed apologetically as I guided them further into the room.

"So, what brings you both here?"

After having Miria prepare tea, we settled down to talk.

"It's nothing special. Haven't you forgotten about our girls-only gathering?"

"Ah."

So she was serious...

"I guess you did forget. If we leave it like this, things will be awkward with Allie, right? Since we have the chance, I want to try this girls-only gathering thing."

Well, fine. I've already reconciled with Alicia-sama... But Ruby's goal is more about the girls-only gathering than bonding with Alicia-sama, right?

Ignoring my glaring look, Ruby continued his explanation.

"Is the special dormitory a suitable place for it? Or do you have another suggestion?"

"Well, there's the Salon Building, too."

Mariel-chan answered Ruby's question and explained about the Salon Building.

"Hmm, a room for socializing... You nobles really indulge in unnecessary things."

Well, he’s absolutely right.
Despite silently agreeing, as the foremost daughter of a Duke, I could only offer a wry smile.

"Well, whatever. If there's a suitable place for our girls-only gathering, let's go with that."

"Ah... but..."

"What is it?"

"Errr..."

Mariel-chan seemed to recall something and hesitated, looking awkward.
Yeah, the Salon Building is where Alicia-sama insulted me, so she might feel uncomfortable there.

Mariel-chan whispered something to Ruby, and after playfully flicking Mariel-chan's ear at the end, Ruby stood up straight.

"Nbuh! Ruby, that was mean!"

"Silly, if that's the case, let's go with that place. You can have a fresh start over there.”

Although we were taken aback by Ruby's words, there might be some sense in it...?
With that thought, we began planning our girls-only gathering.

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