That happened shortly after the second singularity point strategy ended.
Although the human world outside of Chaldea has been plunged into a sea of fire, human nature has been almost completely burned.
But in this human security agency Chaldeas, time is still passing normally.
In other words, it is the only time here that has not yet entered 2017, when humanity has been completely burned down.
Given the current situation in Chaldea, dates should not be considered.
However, the thoughts of many employees in Chaldea, including Roman and Animusfia, were not suspended.
From their perspective, "tomorrow" comes as usual every day. Therefore, even though time in Chaldea does not actually flow at the normal rate, the calendar in Chaldea is maintained stably. It operates with a changing pattern that changes every twenty-four hours.
As a result, the annual traditional oriental festival "Mid-Autumn Festival" came to Chaldea as scheduled.
Although there is no autumn at all in Chaldeas, which is located in Antarctica.
But even then, it still couldn't stop the determination of everyone in Chaldea to admire the moon.
Although Chaldea unfortunately encountered a snowstorm today and couldn't see anything through the picture window.
————————There seems to be no need to celebrate this holiday at all.
"How can that be possible!"
In the end, with the arguments of Master Fujimaru Ritsuka and the silent support of Mashu standing behind her, Roman agreed to continue the "Fifteen Nights" event.
This is a humane event held to consider the relationship between the Japanese Master girl and the Chaldean new director from China.
In addition, many employees in Chaldea are from East Asia, so it is not impossible to hold such an event.
This is an activity planned by Roman, as a Chaldean doctor, for the sake of the mental health of all Chaldean members.
It was definitely not because he saw a large bag of glutinous rice flour and many other ingredients in Ma Xiu's hand, and it definitely had nothing to do with that.
Romani Achiman swore so.
"It hurts, it hurts! What are you doing, Fufu! Get down quickly!"
Fufu suddenly jumped up from Mashu's shoulder and jumped on top of Roman's head, and began to scratch his somewhat messy hair frantically.
"Ah, Fufu————"
Matthew, who had not expected Fufu to suddenly jump out and attack Roman, was a little surprised, but her hands were occupied with the ingredients for cooking later and she couldn't do anything more for the moment.
"Fufu, that won't work!"
I can only stop it verbally.
However, Fufu, who used to listen to Ma Xiu's words, did not jump off Roman's head obediently this time. On the contrary, she deftly avoided Roman's hands trying to grab it.
As if he was deliberately hiding behind others, Roman couldn't let Fu Fu leave his head for a while.
"Hair, my hair is falling out! Do something quickly! Ritsuka, Mash————!"
In addition to the unbearable pain in his scalp, Roman also did not want to accept the tragic future of his hair leaving him prematurely.
"Okay, Fufu, you can't do this."
A gentle voice like a virgin came, followed by a dull pain in Roman's head.
Roman, who was freed from the pain, looked up, and what appeared in front of him was the red-haired girl who used both hands to lift Fufu's forelimb.
"Titsuka————————"
I didn't expect that Fujimaru Ritsuka, who had almost nothing to do with gentleness, would have such a gentle side.
She is indeed a kind-hearted girl.
Roman couldn't help but regret the stereotype he had made about Fujimaru Ritsuka in his heart.
Hey, is that hateful new director enjoying this experience every day?
He placed his left arm under Fufu's forelimbs, then pulled out his right arm to support Fufu's dangling hind legs. The red-haired girl easily held Fufu into her arms.
The ferocious beast that was acting recklessly above Roman's head was now like an ordinary pet, letting the girl play with it.
"If you always play around with losers like doctors, you will be infected by him."
The virgin-like girl spoke devilish words.
Director Animusfia is so pitiful.
Roman thought so sincerely.
"Etc., etc------!"
Even he couldn't accept such an insult for nothing.
"Why are you getting infected just by playing around with me? And after all, is what Defufu just said really considered playing around?"
"So doctor, don't you deny that you are a cripple?"
"........."
"He is indeed a loser. He spends his free time visiting his virtual idol every day. Fufu can't become a doctor in the future."
After holding Fu Fu in her arms, the red-haired girl spoke earnestly to her pet.
"Why am I considered a loser just for watching Magical Girl Merry-chan every day? And if you say that, isn't Director Animusfia also watching it?"
"But if Matthew and I are asking for help from the director, he will definitely agree readily, right?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Roman with disdain and said.
"Instead of being like the doctor who refused at first, then regretted it after seeing the snack in Matthew's hand. Admit it, doctor, you are just a weakling who was defeated by appetite!"
Roman was speechless after being told this, and could only kneel on the ground like a loser.
"Well, thank you for your help anyway. The dumplings made in the end will not forget you, doctor~"
Fujimaru Ritsuka walked to the door of the doctor's room and left his room with Mashu with a smile.
"well."
Roman sighed, then sat back on his chair and said:
"When did Chaldea become like this? It's completely different from before."
"That's a matter of course, isn't it?"
Sitting opposite Roman's chair, Da Vinci, who had been observing everything silently, took a sip of the black tea in his hand and continued:
"After all, the core of Chaldea has actually completely focused on the new director and master, right? So it's normal to be different from before."
"That's right, I really didn't expect it."
Roman nodded while adjusting his hair.
"But why were you just watching? You could have come to help me, Da Vinci."
"I just want to teach you a lesson, isn't it good? You obviously want to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, right? --- Even if there are no snacks."
After realizing that he was completely seen through, Roman could only nod with a wry smile.
"Just like that, even if we successfully solved the two singularities, the enemy's strength has far exceeded our expectations. Except for us, Ritsuka and Mashu, everyone in Chaldea may not be able to It’s a good way to relieve stress.”
In fact, it's not that I'm afraid, but it's true.
The dull and depressing atmosphere in Chaldea has lasted for a long time.
It was even more obvious after encountering the remaining white giant from Yusing in the second singularity.
"Originally, Director Animusfia would cooperate and do something, but now he doesn't seem to be in a good condition."
Animusfia, who somehow returned from the second singularity, also felt emotionally different from before.
Although his treatment of others has not changed much, Roman can still detect the changes in Animusfia.
Including but not limited to him not blurting out the ancient ACGN pinch for several days in a row.
"I hope he can take advantage of this event to relax. These two special points will cause him all kinds of troubles."
In fact, this was the reason why Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka bypassed Animusfia's request to Roman.
They wanted to give Animusfia a surprise.
Fujimaru Ritsuka, who originally wanted to celebrate Animusfia's birthday, regretfully learned after asking Animusfia that his birthday had passed a few months ago.
But celebrating such an inconvenient thing, the so-called "birthday" is just one of the reasons.
"Master, has the doctor's cooperation been completed?"
Arturia Alter, who was waiting in the corner, asked her Master who walked up to her.
Fujimaru Ritsuka did not answer Artoria's question, but silently gave her a thumbs up.
"good------"
After seeing the girl's movements again, Artoria Alt nodded understandingly, and then gave an order to the shadow behind her:
"The action begins!"
"oh!"
The Chaldean employees who had gathered long ago dispersed to all directions in an instant after receiving Artoria's order and began to make plans that were arranged and informed by Artoria in advance.
Most of them will transform the entire Chaldeas into Chaldeas.Zhongqiu ver in one day.
Some of them are responsible for quietly monitoring Animusfia's actions at different times to ensure the confidentiality of the plan.
As for Fujimaru Ritsuka, Artoria and Mashu, they are responsible for making Tsukimi dumplings, which are essential for moon viewing.
You can watch the moon without the moon, but you can’t watch the moon without the moon dumplings. ——Dazai Osamu
"No...Senior, Mr. Dazai Osamu probably didn't say that."
"Well, really, then it should be people like Lu Xun, Hemingway, and Shelley who said it."
"No..., that's..."
Finally, Chaldea's mid-autumn activities began to get into full swing.
Only Animusfia was kept in the dark.
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"Ma Xiu, don't you have any experience in cooking?"
Facing the question from the Master, Mashu blushed and nodded.
"Ah! What should I do?"
In the canteen of Chaldea, Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the large or small glutinous rice dough on the plate in front of him with despair, which could barely be called "dango".
It is said to be "barely called" because it still falls into the category of food.
But the moon will definitely cry if it knows that its image is finally reflected in the big or small dough on the plate.
Tsukimi Dango, which she thought was just a simple thing, also caused huge difficulties for her and Mashu.
Just the fact that all the dumplings are round is what frustrates them.
In addition, it is even more difficult to keep the dumplings the same size.
"Where's Saber? If she's Saber, she'll definitely do a great job!"
The red-haired girl looked back as if grasping at the last straw.
I saw Arturia wielding the inverted Sword of Victory very skillfully and accurately, cutting the reconciled glutinous rice noodles into almost error-free balls.
What kind of exquisite skills are required to make the sword swing out of the sphere?
Fujimaru Ritsuka had no way of knowing, but what she could see was that there was not a single finished dango on the plate in front of Artoria, who was making Tsukimi dango with great efficiency.
Correspondingly, there was Arturia who kept chewing.
"ah........"
Seeing this scene, Fujimaru Ritsuka fell to his knees in frustration.
From the moment she arranged for Arturia to enter the kitchen, she probably failed.
"Oh? You are making dumplings, but you seem to have encountered some difficulties."
"Yeah, I didn't expect making dumplings to be so difficult."
The red-haired girl subconsciously echoed the voice coming from behind——————
"Director?!"
Realizing something was wrong, she turned around in surprise and said.
"Am I weird?"
"Of course! Director, shouldn't you be playing backgammon with the clerk who lives opposite you right now?"
Animusfia frowned.
"She seemed to stay up all night yesterday. The strange thing is that she still forced herself to play chess with me, but she fell asleep in the end. That's why you know my whereabouts so clearly?"
While talking, Animusfia picked up the dough that Fujimaru Ritsuka put aside.
"That's... That's because... By the way! Matthew and I passed by you just now! Right, Matthew?"
Ma Xiu on the side nodded quickly in cooperation.
"Is that so? I thought you were going to hold a Mid-Autumn Festival event without telling me and give me a surprise."
Animusfia said nonchalantly while placing the prepared dumplings on the plate, and soon a plate of prepared dumplings appeared in front of him.
"..........That's actually true."
Seeing that there was no way he could continue to hide Animusfiya, Fujimaru Ritsuka had no choice but to stick out his tongue and admit it.
"Really? I'm sorry, Ritsuka, for ruining your preparation, but I'm really happy. This is a fact."
Animusfia was stretching out her hand to stroke Ritsuka's red hair, but after seeing the flour on her hand, she immediately gave up and continued to make the dumplings.
"Dumpling, dumpling, dumpling, dumpling~~"
While pinching it, he hummed a familiar melody again.
After hearing the melody hummed by Animusfia, Fujimaru Ritsuka was stunned for a moment, and then smiled again.
Her purpose had been achieved.
Then the red-haired girl moved her gaze to several plates of Tsukimi dumplings.
........
"Eh!!!!"
The girl's surprised cry echoed through Chaldea.
"What's wrong, Ritsuka?"
"Director, you actually know how to cook!"
"Well, in terms of practical experience, although it's not much, it does exist, so it won't be too clumsy."
Animusfia said with some regret as she recalled what she had made when she had no experience at all.
"Ah...why do I feel so inexplicably frustrated?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka was shocked that she could not surpass Animusfia in a place where she could show off her girlfriend's power, such as cooking.
"Don't be so disappointed. I can teach you too. After all, I am your teacher."
"Coach, I want to learn Tuanzi!"
"Well, thank you for the treat. Let's have another plate."
"Miss Saber, why have you already started eating?"
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In the end, Chaldea's moon-viewing plan was forced to declare bankruptcy due to a snowstorm in Antarctica.
But those were excuses to celebrate from the beginning.
But there is no need for an excuse to celebrate.
If you want, every day can be a holiday.
So in Chaldea's cafeteria, in full view of everyone, a huge "moon" slowly rose and was hung in the center of the cafeteria.
"Director, what exactly is that?"
Facing the lovely student's question, Animusfiya had a mysterious smile on her face.
"It's a mooncake, right? It comes from Animusfia's hometown and is a food that symbolizes the moon."
The knowledgeable Matthew thought for a few seconds and got the answer.
"Hey, is it a mooncake?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the moon cakes rising in the cafeteria and said still puzzled.
It was not that she had never seen mooncakes before, but in Fujimaru Ritsuka's impression, mooncakes did not look like what she saw in front of her.
"Shouldn't mooncakes be small, delicate snacks like those made with seals?"
"There's not just one kind of mooncake——"
Animusfia released magic power while correcting Ritsuka's cognitive bias.
"oh--------"
So amidst the exclamations of Leonardo da Vinci, Roman and others, the power supply was turned off in Chaldea's cafeteria, plunged into darkness, and then a bright moon slowly appeared in the center of the cafeteria.
A faint bright silver light fell like a gauze in Chaldea's dining hall.
Even the real moon may not be so beautiful.
It is not as simple as a satellite orbiting the earth, but a pure thing that carries the wishes and fantasies of human beings for thousands of years.
Whether it is "Mid-Autumn Festival" or "Fifteenth Night", although they have different names, they must all contain the best and pure wishes of mankind.
"People have joys and sorrows, and the moon waxes and wanes. It's difficult to do this forever. I hope people will live long and share the beauty of the beauty together thousands of miles away————————"
Under the illumination of the moonlight, Animusfia softly recited that famous line through the ages, and then turned her eyes to the girl who had always been watching her.
Their eyes intertwined, and Animusfia and Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at each other and smiled.
"Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Li Xiang."
"Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Director."
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Chaldea.
