*****In the magic academy in the capital of Theocracy, on the 4th floor of the C-class school building, in the special classroom No. 21****
At about 7:15 that night, the classroom that Zhang Youji was in, which had been transformed into a maid cafe, barely survived the busy time and finally entered the closing time. Zhang Youji's students who were already paralyzed by fatigue My classmates, and Xinoara who is still very active.
At the moment, there are no customers at the front desk, and while he is slumped lifelessly on the seat he found randomly, he is eating carrot dishes, and at the same time, he is happily talking to everyone about today's business, presenting A completely opposite situation.
Xia Lu, the toiler who followed Xinoyala, is now in the background, constantly cooking for the indifferent young girl. From time to time, she has to listen to the indifferent young girl's subtle and somewhat maddening requests, and she can't help but After a while, the tired Xia Lu would let out a strange scream. Binghua, who was also responsible for helping with this job, and even Qing and the others rarely sympathized with Xia Lu.
As for Zhang Youji, who was subtle in the background, helping and unhelpful, giving random instructions and repeating himself when nothing happened, it was because of the work he was responsible for, and he had some spare time. During the busy period before, he was more or less responsible. After grasping the situation between the front desk and the backstage, now listening to the strange noises coming from the backstage, and sitting opposite Xinoara who was eating, she expressed some thoughts in sympathy with Xia Lu.
[The most miserable person today, or the one who has to work non-stop after being so busy, is probably Xia Lu. 】
[Well, Xia Lu is awesome! Even everyone’s food has been made! But why doesn’t everyone eat it? 】
[Hmm, probably because I no longer have the energy to eat. Moreover, although there are no more customers after the store closes, Xia Lu is still busy backstage. In contrast, you are eating very happily. I'm not going to help if I'm not busy at all. 】
【? Xia Lu is very strong, and Zhang Youji, haven't you already asked Binghua and the others to help Xia Lu? 】
【Well? When you say that, it seems that you and I suddenly feel like we are the same kind? 】
Zhang Youji looked at the pizza on the table in front of him that Xia Lu had brought over not long ago with trembling hands that were so tired. When he finished his words of sympathy with some uneasy conscience, he felt that Xinoyala opposite him, in a sense, was I couldn't help but complain about my careless words, although in the end it was subtle and turned out to be like a boomerang flying back.
[Hmm, I’m slightly reminded of Valkyrie and the others who were constantly being thrown away from work, so let’s change the topic. 】
[Then, how many carrots will my reward be today? I will work harder tomorrow! 】
[No, don’t work hard. Everyone in this room is already exhausted physically and mentally. By the way, do you need to fight like this for a few carrots? 】
【Because it is delicious! It's just carrots, but it's super delicious! It’s the carrot of carrots! It can’t even be called a carrot anymore! 】
【Unclear meaning? ! What kind of carrots did those rabbits grow? ! Will people go crazy if they eat it? ! 】
Thinking that Zhang Youji, who was just like Xinoyala, even more exaggerated, and often threw the burden to others, when he realized this, he immediately changed the topic, but when Xinoyala changed the topic to her When the carrots for today's reward arrived, Zhang Youji had a headache. After chatting with her for a few words, he couldn't help but break down and shouted about the carrots.
At this moment, Shuangyue, who had had enough in every sense of the word, took a seat not far from Zhang Youji and Xinoyala. He slapped the table and got up angrily, so that he could relax tomorrow and use both his body and mind. Fatigue mixed with a bit of anger, he came to Zhang Youji and shouted outright.
[The store will be closed tomorrow and go your own way! 】
【Why? ! No way? ! Business is so good, why do you want to close the store? 】
[Because you are too lively and exuberant! We need a rest too! 】
[I see, it’s an employee holiday, no, what should I do with my carrots? ! 】
【Zhang Youji! If you want to rest, give her the carrots! 】
Zhang Youji looked at Shuangyue, who had just come over, and the conversation with Xinoyala. His expressions continued to change along with the conversation between the two of them. First, when he heard that the store was closed for a break, he showed a very happy face, and then as the conversation progressed, he looked very happy. Xinoyala's words and expression were reversed. Finally, after listening to Shuangyue's order, Zhang Youji immediately started rummaging for the remaining carrots in the magic item bag.
[Carrots, carrots, I found them, uh, there are only about 20 left. The consumption was unexpectedly large. Speaking of which, how many were there in the first place? 】
[Don’t worry about so many, as many as there are, give them to her! 】
[Ah, um, here, there is only so much left. 】
【Why? Why are the reward carrots not as much as they were yesterday? 】
[It’s all because you kept soliciting customers. They said you went too far. 】
【why is it like this···. 】
Zhang Youji found the carrots, took them all out and put them on the table. After counting them, he found that there were not many left. When he was hesitant about what to do, Shuangyue immediately spoke up and ordered Zhang Youji. Xinoyala, who was not paid as much as yesterday, started to quarrel, which made her faint, even though her mouth had not stopped eating.
[Oh, it will finally be clear tomorrow. I will make a sign saying that the store will be closed tomorrow. Zhang Youji, you go to the back to check the situation. Let’s just disband today. Those whose families come to the academy will start to get busy with accommodation. There is no time to spend here all the time. 】
[Ah, did you say it before, or didn’t you say it before, forget it, in short, I fully understand that you are already annoying to the point of chasing people away. 】
[Hmm, so quickly take away the devil you brought and this temporary worker, and prepare to close the store. 】
[I know, then I will go to Xia Lu to check the situation first. 】
After Shuangyue's eyes turned from Xinoyala to Zhang Youji, she immediately issued an eviction order. Zhang Youji, who knew that Shuangyue was almost annoyed to the limit, responded with a few words appropriately. Immediately following Shuangyue's words, he went backstage to check on Xia Lu's condition, and took the lazy girl home by the way.
As for Zhang Youji who came backstage later, the first thing he saw was a lazy young girl sitting in front of a mountain of tableware, seemingly at the end of her meal, but her expression revealed that she was not enjoying herself very much. And Hyouka showed a bit of fatigue in the atmosphere.
Although Qing and the others were still as usual and seemingly unaffected, the subtle thing was that Xia Lu, who was responsible for, or was forced to take on, the job of chef for the indifferent young girl, was nowhere to be seen at this moment.
[Hmm, let’s not talk about anything else. Anyway, where are Binghua and Xia Lu? I've heard her scream strangely from time to time, is there nothing wrong? 】
[Master, don’t worry, that person is fine. It was just because of the mental pressure that he lay down with his mind empty. As for those strange noises, it is because this Demon King added random requests or changed half-finished dishes. , the voice that revealed the pressure and made Xia Lu collapse. 】
[Ah, well, if it were me, I probably wouldn't be able to bear it. Then, where can Xia Lu lie down? 】
[Right at the kitchen counter, just go around the mountain of tableware and you can see her. 】
When Zhang Youji was dumbfounded and asked Binghua a question because of the scene backstage, Binghua simply told Zhang Youji what he was asking with a subtle tiredness on his face, and gave Zhang Youji some directions. After letting him know where Xia Lu was at this moment, he just watched him walk over.
[Wow, what should I say? I have given up everything and am lying down. Why do I feel so déjà vu? Forget it, Xia Lu, are you okay? 】
【······, Mr. Zhang Youji, I never want to touch kitchen utensils again in my life. 】
[This is completely autistic because of the neglectful young girl. Alas, Xia Lu, you can go back now. Anyway, get up first? 】
【···, okay, I’m going to find the eldest lady. 】
Zhang Youji found Xia Lu and saw her lying peacefully with her clothes in a mess and tears in her eyes, and even her eyes were lifeless. He couldn't help but sigh with emotion and squatted down to ask her about her condition. After a brief exchange with Xia Lu, who looked hopeless, Zhang Youji looked at Xia Lu, who slowly stood up and walked out of the backstage tiredly. While he couldn't help but sympathize with her, he heard that the indifferent young girl the sound of.
[Host, the meal is finished and the guests are gone. Can we go back? 】
[Can you, can you have some conscience? 】
【? Landlord, what are you talking about so suddenly? 】
[This is about Xia Lu. She is just cooking. After all, she is not a professional chef. Just be more appropriate. Is it necessary to bring her to such a miserable state that she is on the verge of collapse? 】
[Householder, you are not qualified to accuse me of this matter, right? Didn't you always let her do this and then let her do this before, and even let her do half of the work you should do? For example, she had to run around to get materials and so on. Speaking of which, there seemed to be a clerk at the time who was also constantly adding trouble to her. In terms of degree, if the total is 5, even if I account for 5 points. 3, the remaining one is the landlord and the clerk, each accounting for 1/5. 】
[Uh, having said that, it feels like Xia Lu did some work? Uh-huh, just be careful next time. Anyway, let’s go home. 】
After the lazy girl greeted her with a yawn and didn't care about anything unnecessary, Zhang Youji couldn't help but replied with some resentment for Xia Lu, but unfortunately, after a simple exchange with the lazy girl, through the lazy girl That face has that subtle expression of who the hell is that?
Suddenly aware of a boomerang in a sense, Zhang Youji seemed to be flying back. He regretted it afterwards and remembered some things he had done during business hours to save trouble. He used the fuel to refuel next time, but Feeling extremely panicked, he began to lead the young girl, Binghua and Qing who were following him, and prepared to walk out of the backstage. After saying hello to the people at the front desk, he started on his way home.
