Life with a Tail

"Ruthie! It's over here. Yo!

"Then help me out here!"

What we're doing is cleaning up our new home before we move.

Why the big cleaning, it seems like the minimal cleaning to keep the house was done in the union, but he didn't do a thoughtful wipe cleaning or anything, and the dust was stuck in some places, right? If that's the case, we haven't even brought the furniture in yet and we're going to clean it up by now, so we're both going to brush it up everywhere with rags and buckets.

I was wondering if you'd like the union to invest a little more in cleaning, but I don't think you can budget too much, and besides, I don't know if there's anything I can do around here because it's not a new building.

"Phew, I guess I'm finally halfway there. Let's take a break."

"I'll make you some tea."

I still don't have a table or anything, so I'm going to take out the camp set and get it ready.

Prepare for petite camp indoors...... yeah, I don't think I can do this kind of experience inside.

"Still, I didn't feel that much when I was looking around, but I cleaned it and it's pretty spacious."

"That's right. What am I gonna do? It's usually a job for both of us, and you want to hire a helper or something?

"Hmm...... I don't have to make all the rooms shiny every day, and for now, why don't you two just do it? I still don't know what I need, and I didn't hire you to help me, so I'm sorry."

Sure. Ask people, so it's better after you know you really need it.

"Besides cleaning, I have a decent kitchen, and I'm going to cook too. Don't you think if I hired you to help me, I'd leave that area to you?

"Well, then why don't you and I try our best? Speaking of which, I haven't been camping lately, so it's been a while since Ruti's cooked."

I only cook in the first place when I'm in the camp, and the basics are that I'm the cook, so I don't have much chance of eating Ruti's food.

And you're looking forward to the dishes that Ruti makes because they're hometown specific or just dishes I don't know about.

"Yeah, we'll cook and party together when we get settled in moving. Call everyone."

"Fine. It's a great opportunity, and let the people you usually take care of enjoy it."

All right, I'm gonna call everyone. I gotta clean this up with care.

"Thank you for your time. Please do not use our store if you get another chance"

Yesterday I was immersed in cleaning until the sun went down because I was in too much mood.

Yesterday is the last time I will use the inn because I have the furniture brought in today and will be moving as it is. Remembering a little loneliness, I returned my keys and thanked him and headed to my new home.

When we arrived at our new home, the haulier was already waiting. It's still early enough time...... did I make you wait?

"Good morning. Are you sure it's Master Natsuki?

"Yes, thank you very much for your time. I'll open it now. Just a minute."

Unlock the gate and the front door and have it brought in quickly. There was no particular problem because the position or something was determined, so the sausage was finished loading. You were experienced, and the haulier did a hands-on job, so it was over in the morning, including the details.

"I thought it might take a little longer, but you're done"

"It's a big thing you got it done early."

A relaxing break while drinking tea in a brand new cup. Even though tables, cupboards, etc. were brought into the carpet, the dining room was of good size. Was this still made into a space for your help, or is it smaller than the other dining room or living room you have? It's big enough for both of us to use, so we're going to be using this place a lot except when we invite people.

"I was the one who wanted a big living room, but the two of us would have had enough of this dining room... It might seem a little too much."

Well, I guess it's better than having a rough time in a small house. There will be plenty of things later.

"Oh, hey. It's done time, and why don't you and I make lunch and dinner?

I've seen a lot of room, and I'm taking a full two days off yesterday, and I have no other business or plans in particular because I'm done with the work.

I wonder if I could take a moment with Ruti's proposal to get used to the new house.

"Shall we go buy ingredients first then? But just after I get back, time will be subtle, and we'll just eat and make it somewhere for lunch."

"Mm-hmm. Sure, if you're buying it out now, it'll be late for lunch. I did."

Of course, I can't help but consume the freshness and the preserved food with snacks and no stock of the ingredients themselves.

Speaking of which, it's not a general neighborhood anymore, so basically you're going to be shopping in an aristocratic neighborhood, right? I usually only go to and from the Mages, so I only know boulevard shops and stuff. We have to open up for a walk or something.

No, you can go to the general neighborhood on the teleport, right? You've been trying to walk as much as you can lately, haven't you? Look, I need to make sure I walk at all... around my stomach... a little... In that sense, I guess you should take the time to walk to the general neighborhood, but that doesn't make it any other convenient.

By the way, I noticed that the matter around my stomach was casually lumpy on Ruti's stomach. This is the only story where we blued each other face-to-face.

"I wonder if it's a shop that's always passing on the main street for now"

"Well, it's just time to look for a new store next time. From what I've seen passing by, I don't think it's going to be a problem because I put good stuff there."

That's how we finish lunch and shopping, and the two of us prepare dinner as soon as we get home. The quality was good as expected for the key stores. It's not a good cospa because the price is pretty good, but the range was good, and it's not unbalanced, so I'm likely to use it in the future.

"Long time no see for a knife"

"You've been cooking with your nails for a long time."

I cooked it in a decent kitchen, and I prepared my own knife because it was anyway.

... It's fine, but didn't you rely on a knife so uncut?

"Yeah, I was wondering if you were too used to nails? Something is hard to apply or subtract... Huh!?

Because of my usual discrepancy, I put too much effort into it and put a knife on the slab with quite a bit of momentum.

"Hey, you okay? You didn't hang up?

"It's okay, it's okay. It won't hurt my skin."

"That said, I can hang up when I can... right? Be careful, okay?

Well, I know my skin is sturdy and unharmed when I rub it with branches when I run around the woods or when magic hits me with training, but I don't know how far it's going to be okay because I've never actually been cut with a blade...

Um, I don't know, but I was wondering if I'd remember the magic of the healing system. Ruti would normally get hurt, and I wouldn't be absolutely fine.

Well, I don't know if I can use it with restrictions.

This world, injuries are treated by magic, and illness is developed because it feels like medicine, so I'd prefer that if I could practice and cure it, but I don't get hurt on a daily basis in the first place, so the priority is really low.

"Natsuki, it's boiling, okay?

"Quiet, dangerous."

When I was working on it, I boiled the soup. Because it's potov, the flavor doesn't fly like miso soup, but it doesn't need to be boiled.

Miso soup...... I haven't wanted to drink it in a long time when I remember. But you've never heard that miso has seasonings. I wonder if there's something similar about it in other countries... I cooked it thinking about it again, and Ruti stunned me. Shiitake.

After that, I didn't have any cooking problems, and I became somewhat accustomed to living in my new home, so it was time to call everyone.

I know it's really a good idea to send out invitations by letter or something, but I don't know everyone's house, and I had no choice, so I decided to speak to them one at a time.

"I spoke to Phil and Cain yesterday, and Chill and Mr. Reasoner, so I'm guessing they're from the Magicians' League today."

"I hope the magicians are open."

Phil, Cain and Chill, the three of them, gave me pleasure. The busy Reasoner seems to be able to attend even though the party time is a little late at night.

"The captain and Mr. Nella have decided to speak up, but what about everyone else?

"I'd like to call it as much as I can, but it's just not wide enough to call dozens... Plus, I think Chill's going to constrict when there's a lot of people, so maybe it's just good enough to call around Kelly and Jeff."

Sure. Everybody's casual, but the Mages have knights, and if a lot of them come, they might get awkward around Chill. I guess it's easier not to.

"Then let's go talk to the captain and Mr. Nella first. You should ask the captain if Kelly and Jeff are on duty."

"... hey, isn't it possible that the captain himself is traveling?

"Ah...... Ma, well, maybe you are! It's okay, it's okay."

Kinisinai although Ruti's gaze hurts slightly.

When I came to the captain's room and knocked, he replied, so I was relieved.

Speaking of which, I realized I should have checked in on the reading. I may not be able to do this anymore...

"Captain, I need to talk to you for a second. Do you have time?

"Natsuki, you guys. I'm just taking a break, so I'm fine, but what's up?

When I went inside, the captain and Nella were facing each other for a tea break, whether they were separated into paperwork or not.

"Oh, Mr. Nella would be just fine with me. Actually, I'm calming down after the move, so I thought I'd call someone to take care of me and have a party."

"Is that what you mean? As far as I'm concerned, if it's not tomorrow or the day after, I think I can adjust my plans and make time. When are you due?

"For once, it's just two weeks from today's night, okay?

"You can adjust enough in two weeks. Let me join you."

"You can join me if I'm not a sudden project either. Who else do you speak to?

"I'm actually a cousin who spoke to everyone, because I'm speaking to the cafe people, and it's huge enough for the two of us to live together, but not just enough to let everyone in. So after that, it's just for Jeff and Kelly."

"Is that Jeff and Kelly? I'm on a mission right now, so I'll let you know when I hear from you on time."

Well, you two are on a business trip. I'm glad the captain distracted me.

"Thank you. Then we'll be up already."

"Yes, good job. Looking forward to the party."

Now the invitation is fine.

Okay, two more weeks. Ruti and I need to think about cooking for the day.