Xion leaned forward suddenly across the counter, and Haruma grabbed his collar.
The painting is as if a noisy cat has been caught by its owner without them noticing.
"It's not a mouse..."
"Isn't it?"
"Xion, there are a lot of people coming to the cafeteria recently, right?"
As she said, before that conversation at the Miami base, we were not officially partners, and in order not to irritate the crew, we tried not to go to the mess hall and certainly not to crowded areas.
But recently, with his status as a collaborator and the various matters regarding the Thirteenth Skill Class becoming insignificant, Theon was able to live more freely inside the ship than before.
Therefore, the number of visits to the canteen has also increased, at least four times every day in the morning, lunch and evening plus snack time at 3pm.
"Because I come a lot..."
"Theon always eats donuts every time he comes, so I'm all over it."
There was silence for a few seconds as to why the donuts were out of stock.
"That is to say...it was no one else who expelled the donuts, but this fool Aster."
"Female soldiers also have food, but not like Xion...80% of them were eaten by Xion, right?"
"……Hahaha."
Theon laughed and Haruma grabbed his head.
"Auntie, I want two portions of A's lunch today."
Theon's lunch was enforced by Hjalmar.
Xion was taken away by Hjalmar, grabbing his head.
"Why would this happen just because you and Bai Tian were wearing hats..."
After getting the lunch ordered, Haruma sighed and complained on the way to find a seat.
Although I could have answered a few words, since Theon was the one complaining, there was a high chance that he would be angry, so I kept silent.
If Les and Lena were together as usual, they should still follow up, but now they seem to have stopped acting.
By the way, Xion often comes to the cafeteria with Gil and other members of the Thirteenth Skill Class, but today he was alone because of work.
Although Chunma was tired of it, she didn't seem to have any intention of breaking up with Xion for dinner.
I looked around the restaurant, trying to find a seat for two.
"ah……"
The first thing Theon noticed were the two donuts on the plate.
While I know I'm a glutton, I'd like to say that it's not weird to be tempted by things you can't eat because you want to eat them.
Halma, who noticed Xion with an anxious look on her face, met the eyes of the woman who was about to eat a donut.
Short blue-black hair and an expressionless face. Overall, she came across as cold and cold and caught Theon's attention.
"It seems a bit familiar..."
"you……"
Haruma showed a surprised expression at Xion's whisper.
Before she could ask why she had such an expression, she was pulled over by Xiaojing who deftly held the tray containing the motorboat in one hand.
"Haruma?"
"You have to remember...that person is the bridge's communications and control officer."
After hearing Halma's words, Xion finally understood his trap.
When he came to his senses, he was already standing in front of the woman in question.
"Selina Marks, communications and control."
Serena introduced herself to Theon who came to him.
After staying on the same ship for nearly a month, not even knowing his name, and the fact that Xion was a magician, he seemed completely indifferent and his attitude was very cold.
Only now did I notice that the person sitting at the same table as Serena looked completely opposite to Serena.
"...I, I am Guangyang Inagawa... responsible for search and analysis."
Theon announced his home in a timid and apologetic state.
To be honest, I don’t have much memory like Serena, but looking back, it seems like a warning was sent through communication.
"Well... my name is Sion Istar. Although I am a magician, I can't eat. Please calm down a little."
Whenever Theon pointed his spear at him, his shoulders would shake violently, making him feel like he was facing a wild animal.
However, I don't mean to be shy, and it's obvious that Hongyang is older than me, at least don't use honorifics.
"Yangyang, Xion is in trouble..."
"I, I know..."
"...could it be psychological trauma caused by being ostracized?"
After his identity was exposed, although there were times when he was hostile and afraid, his fear was a bit too much.
I think there should be enough reasons for him to do this….
"Ah, nothing special..."
"Obviously not, do you still want that..."
These are the reasons that come to mind, but it seems to be counterproductive.
Maybe it's just that Guangyang is a coward.
"By the way, were you staring here just now?"
Serena asked fearlessly, but being her, she was too calm.
Although I didn’t say that I should be as timid as Momiji, I should not be wary at all.
The difference in attitude between the two makes people feel very charming.
"Well, it's no big deal..."
"Yeah, this idiot is just staring at the donuts, please don't pay attention."
Although Xion was deliberately vague, Chunma added it without permission.
I did see donuts. It would be better to say that I almost only looked at donuts, and saying these words to this cold woman would only confuse her.
"Really... Then I'll give you one."
"May I?!"
Theon was speechless at the unexpected suggestion.
Serena, who had always been cool until now, was frightened by this aura and opened her eyes wide.
"It doesn't matter, let's eat something sweet occasionally, since some people want to eat it so much, right?"
Contrary to her cold appearance, Selina looked at Xion, her mouth slightly relaxed.
"Miss Serena, is it okay? You don't have to be so lenient with this idiot."
"It's okay...you've been working hard on the front line."
Seeing that Haruma was going too far, Serena shook her head.
"Although you didn't have this intention, you must have protected this 'ghost' crewman several times. Isn't a donut too cheap?"
Theon gratefully accepted the offered donut.
Before Haruma could say anything else, I ate it all immediately and faced Serena again.
"Sounds ordinary, aren't you afraid of me?"
"It's a fact that it's not clear. Because it's not clear, there are some scary parts... However, it's a fact that she was protected several times, and from the bridge, she doesn't look like such a bad child."
She was not swayed by the impressions and thoughts of the world, observed Xion in her own way, and came to her current conclusion.
Come to think of it, this is probably the first time I've made that judgment with someone who has no connection to Theon.
Although it is too early to draw conclusions now, Xion must also reciprocate kindness to those who show kindness.
"The thing about protecting you, as you noticed, is just a matter of convenience..., so there is no need to be thanked... So, after that, shall I give you a donut first?"
I smiled at her, and although Serena was a little surprised, she nodded.
"If you have any requests, please feel free to ask. We can prepare gold and silver treasures, beautiful dresses, or romantic items such as glass slippers."
"Although she's not a princess...but I know. I'll think about it."
"It's okay if it's not a thing. To harass someone so as not to be discovered, or to curse someone you hate."
Then, "Don't make such a dangerous proposal!"
As Halma roared, his fist fell on Theon's head.
