28. Tavern, Teichan

On the day of the drinking party. She finishes her part-time job and goes straight to the meeting point.Of course, it's a local meeting. I have a limited number of outfits I have where I care about my outfit.

Besides, this is the only time I've ever been invited to a drinking party.

"Three years have passed and nothing has changed."

Three years have passed since I died, and nothing seems to have changed in the tavern.The contents of the shopping mall I used to go to were replaced with a scorpion.

There's something that doesn't change.

"Welcome, are you alone?

"I think I have a reservation at Sabor Shizuru."

"Ah, you know Shizuru.It's gonna be a private room in the back. "

You're used to going there, Saber.I don't think the store has changed much either.I decorate accessories and for some reason autograph colored paper, but has anyone come here as a celebrity?

"Is this your first time here?

"That's right. Shizuru-san left the place to me."

Shizuru-chan's acquaintance means you're a teacher too?

"That's not true. Or rather, I'm the only exception at today's gathering."

Of the teachers, I'm the only one.That's why Saab prepared a private room, too.Students will not come to the tavern, but they will never cross the precautionary line.

Sometimes they bring me to my family.

"Here it is. No one's here yet."

"I also see it on the menu.I specialize in eating. "

Hmm, has the repertoire grown slightly?Deep-fried chicken and yakitori set on an iron plate, what should I do next?It's been a long time since I asked for a yakitori bowl.Otherwise, your wife won't leave.

"What's the matter?

"Um, excuse me.Because it resembles someone who knows something. "

"Is she a woman too?

"A man. You just look at the menu and you get excited."

There will be similar people everywhere.I've been watching the menu and worrying about what to eat until everyone else gets together.

... hmm? Me before?

"Is he still coming?

"Unfortunately, he died three years ago.My husband and I were in the same class. "

Yes, it was me.I wonder if the atmosphere is similar even if I change my appearance and gender.This is a good opportunity to ask a lot of questions.I've been looking into myself in the library with a newspaper back number, but maybe I can figure something out.

"Excuse me, how did he die?Are you sick or something?

"No, it's not. Murder.It was poisoned by a colleague at work. "

I know that.My last memories are over where I ate them.It is also consistent with what I checked in the newspaper.It just didn't say why my colleague did that.

It only says it's under investigation, and it doesn't go on.It must have been buried in another article.

"Why would a colleague do that?

"Hmm, it's kind of hard to tell people this.I can't tell you without permission from the people involved. "

Really?

Does that mean I wasn't the only one who had a grudge?Maybe we got caught up in something.It's just that I've never been involved in anything strange before.

"Hey, help me."

"Sorry, sorry. Okay, I'll do it."

"I'm sorry I'm busy."

"That kind of place is similar, right?Oh, my husband's gonna get mad at me. "

It's a habit for me, too.But it is highly likely that this world will be three years after my death.It is also due to a lot of things I know, such as the Twelve Bookhouses and this tavern.

So I lived without confusion.

"All we need to know is what caused the death.Why did this happen?About the others. "

As long as you don't get in touch with the others from your wife's words, you won't be able to find out about your murder.That's why it's a question of how we meet and how we find out.

Some people have changed their addresses because it's been three years.Besides, can I tell other people about it in red?

"Isn't there a problem?"

"Hmm? Did something happen?

"No, nothing.You're early, Shizuru-san. "

I was immersed in my thoughts and didn't realize that Saber had come in.I can't call you a teacher at a private drinking party, so I call the name below on my own, but I don't think it's a problem.

"Why don't you take care of yourself a little bit more?

"I went straight after my part-time job."

"There must have been about time to change.Well, I look like an adult, so that's it. "

I didn't even come into the tavern and ask if I was a minor.If you're majestic, you won't have a problem.

"Ask yourself to cook.I'm a beer. "

"It's too early for that."

"If you don't order it now, you won't make it to the toast."

Sure makes sense. Have you ever moved on to ask in advance?I don't know what other people are going to drink, but it's beer at first.I'm an Oolong tea.

I'm sorry.

Aigoo. Hmm?

"What's the matter?

It was my husband who came this time.Since there are few clerks here, the manager also moves a lot.For the time being, my wife also stood in the kitchen.

"No, he told me.Like, like, not like. "

"It's not all alike."

If you're worried, don't look alike.Rather, the sound of the harp is different from the way I dress.It is similar to habits and atmosphere.

"This is an order. This, this, and this.One beer, one oolong tea.Please wait until we are all together. "

"What, some people don't swallow it?If I knew Shizuru-san, I thought they were all alcoholic. "

"I don't swallow.I specialize in eating.Shizuru, how much did you swallow?

There it is.

"If you swallow that amount there, you can't do it as a shop.Please help me today. "

"It's okay. I'll leave it for everyone."

I don't feel like taking it easy on him at all.Two cups of Oolong tea would suffice for me, and no one else would drink it just to get it back.

"The piano!

"Oops!?

The customer was hugged and pushed down by a person who came in to replace the store manager.It's soft, but I can't breathe!I know he feels this way, but I can't make a sound.

"Kathy, let go of the harp. It's going to hurt."

"Oh, sorry. I'm glad you asked me out."

"So don't suddenly hug me."

"... I envy you."

"Oh, was Kondo with you?

"I was the guide."

Looks like Kondo-sensei and Kathy-sensei came along.Is the principal the only one who hasn't come yet?Besides, Saber is careful to call me by name.It would be helpful if other people would do the same.

As for Kathy, I have called her by her original name.

"You guys can have a beer, right?Store manager! Two more beers!

"Don't do this on your own.Maaa, that's enough. "

Okay, I don't know what else to do.

I just got here and didn't even look at the menu.It's almost time for the appointment.Principal, I can't believe you're late for work.If that's the case, they'll hate you for buying it.

"I'm sorry. It's getting late."

""... what?

If you waited while we were having a chat, did you finally come?And the three teachers suddenly came to complain to the principal.I'm laughing at it.It's a natural reaction, after all.

"Eh, hey!?

"No, no, no, this is the mysterious person!?

"... why?

"Mr. Sando. It's a bit of a suit at a private party."

"I was doing my job.Even you don't look very fashionable. "

You don't have to worry about me.How about the principal, who is the main character this time, come in his suit?It doesn't have any impact because I always look at it.Mainly to me. No, it suits me.

"Hey, harp! What are you talking about?

"How do we know each other and how does this happen?

Looks like you're still confused.I know what you're saying.I don't think a student would be close enough to have a private setting with the principal.I didn't mean to be close either.

I just got caught up.

"There were a lot of things going on in that case.Store manager! Add another beer!And now that we're all here, bring it!

I see the cut.I've been with her mother, and it has something to do with it. "

"Ah, you're convinced.... no, are you convinced?

"I can't. That doesn't explain what's going on."

I want you to be convinced that it is impossible.I don't want to talk about it.I can't say I'm plotting a lot to keep you company with Saber.Do you dare to say something that is not obvious?

"Mr. Sando also said he wanted to spread his friendship with you, so he planned this meeting.Even if the headmaster invited me right away, you would be constrained, so he asked me instead. "

Looks like you managed to convince me with this explanation.Only Saber seems to still suspect it, but please forgive me now.Because you're the only one.

Well then, I have all the drinks.Sando, may I have a toast, please? "

Well then, arrogantly. We didn't have all of them, but I need your help in the future.Cheers! "

Cheers!

"Cheers, or you have a hard head."

Nice of you to match my words, but it's not a company drinking party, so I'd rather have a more shattered head.I wonder if there are any personalities around here.Well, what do we do now?

I haven't thought about it since then.

"The piano. The violin friendship is amazing."

"Kathy. This is a coincidence.Because not everyone I know is amazing. "

The greatest person I know is the principal.There are no other adults with higher status.So don't look at me like I respect you.

"It was unexpected that I knew Sando, too.Store manager! Beer added!

Hurry up. I'm sure you drank it all at once.And Principal. Don't loosen your face because you read my name.If you don't move, the distance won't shrink.

"Are you close to the violin?

"As I know, I'm in charge.I've had a hard time last year, so I think I'll be able to relax this year. "

"Kondo-kun. I'm private now, so I don't need to honor you."

"Even if you say so.... okay, don't look at me!I'm scared! "

I'm really scared when the principal looks at me.Even if it's normal, it looks angry, so it's even worse.Mental, however, is weak.

"My best friend is close to the sound of the harp, so that's the connection.In the meantime, I thought I'd go play. "

"Are you sure?Teachers come to their students' houses to visit. "

"That's not good.I'll just meet Qian.I'm not here to see you. "

Doesn't that make sense?But if you come at dinner, you will inevitably come to my room.I won't refuse either.Relationships get worse.

"I, I, I have nothing....."

"Don't be depressed, Kathy."

Of these, Kathy is the only one who doesn't have much contact.Because this person is the only person in the class with whom I have a connection with my best friend.The skinship is radical.

"That's why I hug you!

"I don't understand!

Holding down Kathy as she tried to hug her, she watched the dishes begin to line up in front of her eyes.I can't eat rice in this state.Let me have my ready meal.

"Oh, please change."

Shizuru-chan, it would be helpful if you could slow down a little bit more.

"But I refuse!

Your wife's asking you to do the same.The pace is really too fast.You've already had your third one, even though the others are finished with a jock.And you don't look really drunk.

Shizuru-san is strong against alcohol.

Don't be nervous just by calling your name.Even so, Saber doesn't really care about the principal.Kondo Sensei is still nervous.Kathy still cares about me.

Please let me eat.