Vorpal Rabbit and Fortress Uncle

Mom seems very busy lately. In the morning, I get up earlier than I do, and I'll probably leave in Mr. Kukawa's car before dawn, and I'll be late. On the contrary. Sometimes I didn't come home for a few days, and when I noticed, I was lying on the sofa with a sloppy face. I didn't even have the time to give out my lunch, which was completely routine. There were more empty containers of cup noodles in the living room.

I had the opportunity to talk for the first time in a week because I happened to be able to find Kukawa-san's car on my way home from school. After checking the black car, license plate, which was parked under the traffic light, I waved my hand, and my mom, who was stuck in the back seat, waved her hand. The door opens a little and slips in while the signal stays the same. The inside of the car was burned with a bit of strong incense.

Mom, are you okay?

“It's all right. For now, we have a paragraph for today.”

Mom says it doesn't seem like it's going to be okay. There are usually shirts that are crisp and gluey, and the makeup doesn't hide the neighborhood in front of you. Yet I know you're trying to reassure me.

When I get home, I'll get dressed and take a shower.

It seems that he is still busy while saying that he has got a paragraph. Looking at the melancholy-looking mom, Kukawa-san, who was holding the steering wheel, was looking over the room mirror.

The signal switches and the car moves smoothly. However, the steering wheel turns and goes further away from the house. Mom looks at Kukawa as a giggle. However, he says it with a determined —— the same face of the Buddha as usual —— stern face.

"I contacted the secretarial department to review the work. Take a break from home today.”

"Kukawa!? What are you--"

“It's my job to assist you in the smooth running of your work. In its present state, performance is also falling.”

"That being said..."

Even though I still have a lot of work to do, my mom murmured in her mouth. However, Kukawa-san's thread seemed to have broken when he pushed it and remained nervous. She sinks into a leather sheet and takes a deep breath.

“I got it. —— Since we have seized seven candidate points, please proceed with the selection. Let's leave the negotiation with the House of Kiyomitsu to Hanayama."

“Okay, that's what I'll tell you.”

After giving Kukawa-san some instructions, Mom turned around and showed her tongue.

I skipped it.

"Fine. Mom, I've been busy."

When I nod, my mom also smiles. It's been a long time since I've seen Mom smile.

"So, where is this car headed?"

Mom asks to the driver's seat. The answer appeared immediately.

A large sign shines brightly through the city at dusk. Underneath it, which spins around, there is a crowd of bicycles for students returning to school. In the large glass windows, young men and women happily surround the table.

Mom, isn't it better to have a medicine meal or something?

I'll joke about it. For a tired mom, a lighter dish is better suited to her body than an overgreasy snack. However, Mom bent her lips and shook her head happily.

"Eating that kind of food won't cheer you up." After all, when I say this-- "

LL set of teriyaki burgers. The fried fries are crisp, salty, and delicious at the fingertips. A burger of calories and guilt caught in a fragrant van with no shame or appearance, and the sauce jumping out from the side dirty your hands.

Mom also takes off her jacket, loosens the chest of her blouse, and eats vigorously. Were you hungry or hungry for junkies? Or... "

It was a pleasure for me to have dinner with my mother for the first time in a long time. I wish my mom had.

Shiho, don't get your uniform dirty.

Mommy's a white blouse, too.

“I'm fine. I'll let it out after this cleaning anyway."

It's sloppy.

Pinch the potatoes while holding the conversation free of love. That was all, and the vitality in Mom's expression came back. Her skin became firm and glossy, and my daughter became so beautiful that she envied me. I was a little proud that the surrounding high school boys were watching and being slapped and grabbed by her.

Mom, are you busy with work?

He asks, picking the frizzy potatoes. Mom doesn't tell me much about work. All I know is that I'm the president of a very busy special security company.

There is also some noise in the store, and Mom loosens her cheeks. Wipe lips with a paper napkin, oiled with ice-diluted cola. Then, he taught me to keep my voice down a little, as if to talk confidentially.

"In the near future, we'll be doing a lot of work in a joint venture with the Kiyori Institute family." Personnel and equipment will be needed more than ever, and not only from the outside, but also from the inside. In the first place, the schedule was too abrupt and messy. "

Inside?

"The object of protection is a little special." I can't tell you much about it. "

Mom said it with a troubled face. However, for some reason, his face was mixed with a slightly happy expression.

"I'm personally happy because I've been pushed deep inside."

"Personally..."

The way I said it caught me a little bit. Mom looks at the nicely folded paper wrap and narrows her eyes nostalgic.

Maybe a little prediction came to my chest. But I don't know if I can say it here. Mom is deliberately speechless and is embarrassed if she is wrong.

Shiho, are you there, Nugget? You have a new sauce for a limited time?

"Huh!? Ah, I'll eat!"

Mom looks at her phone and says, in response to her thoughts. As soon as I nodded in haste, the order was placed. Soon, three boxes containing 15 pieces of nuggets will be delivered to our table. I have nine sauces.

"Hey, isn't that too much to ask?"

Huh? I was supposed to ask for 3 sets of 15 pieces.

Mom rolls her eyes on a pile of nuggets. After eating the LL set, we can't eat this amount of stone. I sighed unexpectedly at my bitter smiling mom. Then I turned to the luxury car that was parked in the parking lot and was a little out of place.

Do you want Kukawa-san to help you too?

“Let's do that. She can eat about 30 pieces, right?"

Mom says he has to work hard, too. When she immediately called Kukawa-san, Kukawa-san, who had more wrinkles between his eyebrows than usual, came to the door.

Why don't you just take it home with you?

That's what Kukawa-san said on the sudden face, and we were all surprised to open our mouths.

It was a few days after I heard Letty and the others at the FPO talking about the off-call.

†

To coincide with Ledge's birthday, I would like to hold an off-duty party with a member of the "Shiraku-an".

Such a request was accepted more subtly than I had expected. I pulled Letty in first, and then I told Ledge that I would never do anything.

After he was surprised, he asked me to think for a moment and logged out. It was right after the 5th event, so Wade and the others were angry, but we were just worried.

And a few hours after that. Ledge was surprisingly gentle with that.

"Just, I'm sorry, but can I designate a place for the off-duty meeting here?"

That was Ledge's request. I nodded in two turns. Of course I was going to set things up here if I needed to, but if Ledge could do it for me, there's no reason to refuse. He's supposed to be the lead, but even more so if he wants to be the lead.

"I will contact you when everything is decided." Lacto, please check with Amy and the others. "

When I was told so, I rushed out. No matter how close they get with VRMMO, many people are reluctant to actually meet in real life. And I set up seats to speak with one by one, and cut out the story of the trespassing. Then, everyone expressed their surprise and participation.

But I'm from the provinces, right?

"Me and Mikage are in the country, too."

Geographical conditions also emerge when it comes to off-duty parties. Moreover, the active students, Tokasu, must have suffered quite a bit from the travel expenses. I was worried about that, and I was thinking of replacing it, but I solved it from scratch.

"It seems that most of my undercover students were mobilized by a sudden request for security, and we all decided to go out to the town together. I'm not sure, but I was wondering if there would be a government dignitary class guard."

"What kind of dojo is Toka's parents' home...?"

Although a different suspicion arose, Toka and Mikage came to the stage. Are you two juniors? Apparently they're coming from the north with us on a dedicated plane.

"What about Amy?"

It's a free job, so you can rent a hotel from the day before.

"So, are you coming to see me?" The room... yeah, there's extra room. "

Is that okay? Well then, let's spoil it.

Amy, a light footworker, was to come to my room so quickly.

It 's--it's gone.

"...... Whoa!"

Spread out in front of you is my bedroom. A VR headset sits on top of clothes piled up on a perennial bed. A thin, dusty computer roared under the pillow, and the pile of magazines suddenly collapsed.

I have a room, a room. I live alone, but I get a lot of money, so I rent a good percentage of the room. The only problem is that almost all the floors are covered by everything except for the beast's (...) path, which is about two tatami mats long. Due to several years of company life and the entertainment hobby of VR alone, garbage was piled up in the room.

For the time being, the kitchen is well organized. Recently, I have been receiving a handful of dishes while making video calls with my mother at my parents' home, so (...) the (...) inner (...) of the (...) range (...) is beautiful.

Anyway, we have to clean it up.

We can't just show Amy this tragedy. I want to beat my past self up for asking me out recklessly. You should have paid for the hotel.... but I also want to do hot pot with my friends.

I thought I'd turn to a specialist vendor, but it would kill me just to be seen at the scene. That's why I need to take care of it myself.

Um, garbage bags for now?

Spread garbage bags bought from a neighborhood convenience store and throw in unwanted items.

"Wow, I miss this magazine..." It was fashionable, too. "

Dig back a little to find an ancient artifact. I stopped my hand and almost read it back, but I stopped it with the will of steel. The magazines of the sweepstakes puzzle that have been unraveled are also scratching their teeth and throwing them away.

"It's a Rubik's Cube..."

A dodecahedron with a mosaic pattern appears. It seems like it will stick, but I'll put it on the table. When Amy comes, it should be a good idea to try it as a spare time.

You can't show this room to Ledge, can you?

I mumbled to myself without any care. In the first place, the off-duty party is only decided to do it somewhere in Tokyo, not in my room. And yet, what are you thinking?

I will tie the garbage bags one after the other, as if to deceive myself.

I'm glad it's an apartment with a garbage dump.

I was able to clean it because it was thrown away regardless of the day of the week. Bring the garbage bags together and carry them in your arms. It's hard work, but I can't help it. My own negligence has led to this.

If you pack it in a coarse rubbish bag and take it outside, the next thing is cardboard. The mail order is too convenient, and one room is occupied by cardboard. There are many unopened ones, so I will open them in one hand of the cutter.

"Did you buy a facial device or something...?"

I tend to buy it recklessly. I take out an unrecognized product and fold the cardboard. For me, a little bigger cardboard is a strong enemy. Put some together, tie them up with a string, and carry them on your back.

Oh, Ryuhara-san.

Whoa!?

and jumps up to the voice of the cowardly voice calling to me. Looking back, carrying a cardboard like a turtle armor, the aunt in the next room stood with a surprised face.

"I, hello..."

"Hello. It's unusual for Ryuhara-san to be here at a time like this." Isn't that the first time you're throwing away garbage? "

"Hehe..."

I only have the opportunity to talk to people in real life during work, and only a disgusting voice comes out. The aunt seemed not to care and waved her hand. Then I lifted the cardboard from my back.

"Even though you're small, it must be hard." I'll help you, too. "

"I-I 'm sorry..."

"It's okay!" Old people are free. Instead, you need to hang out with me. "

That's what an aunt who doesn't even know her name says and walks away first. I rushed after him with another bunch of cardboard.

"You always go out early in the morning and come home late at night, don't you? I don't think I'm going out on a holiday, either."

"Excuse me."

"It's okay." I can't do it, either, so I started prying. "

While saying that, Auntie throws a bunch of cardboard gently. Proficiently fired cardboard rides to the top of the dump. And I set my share at the foot of the mountain.

"I was worried because I wasn't going to come to the union."

"Oh, I'm sorry."

I didn't even know there was such a thing. Apologizing in a hurry, Auntie waved her hand.

"It looks like you're young and busy, so you can leave this to the old man." That's because we're just watching each other die alone. "

"Hahaha..."

The old man's black joke is troublesome to react to.

"It's always quiet, so I was surprised when it suddenly got noisy."

“I'm sorry, I have to clean up a little bit.”

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hey, you want to call a boyfriend?" I can live with about three people. "

"No, that's not it!" Well, my friends are coming. "

Oh, that's great!

Get in the elevator with your aunt and return to your room. There are still many things to throw away.

"I'll help you clean up if you don't bother me." There must be a lot of stains. I'm good at mold removal. "

Huh?

Certainly, there are some black stains under the magazine that I don't know what they are, and some stains that I can't remove for the rest of my life. It was a fact that just turning things back was not enough to clean them up. That's why we were considering a specialist contractor.

However, Auntie entered the room and looked around. She returned to her room with a mask, a triangle rag, an apron, and rubber gloves.

"Various detergents, rags, toothbrushes. I brought it all the way."

"Wow..."

"When I was younger, I used to say buoy buoys in special cleaning."

Auntie says that and smiles under the mask. It was very reliable.

I no longer had the option of continuing to clean on my own without relying on her. At my aunt's direction, I dug up all my valuables and put them in one place, while she cleaned the bathroom for me. When I finished the rough classification and looked at the bathroom, my aunt stood in a room that had become so bright that she could not see it.

"How about that? That's amazing."

"It's really amazing..."

"Even if there's a murder here, I'll destroy all the evidence and show you."

I don't know about that.

Anyway, my aunt realized her strength with herself. By then, she understood her character and was trustworthy. Until now, we lived next to each other just one wall apart, but I didn't think there was such an interesting person nearby.

If you play a matchmaker with your aunt, the work will not stop. I continued to clean myself surprisingly smoothly.

"Oh, Ryuhara-san." Are you cooking? "

The aunt who looked at the kitchen said in a surprised voice. I nodded thinking that I was surprised, too.

"I've been thinking about cooking for myself a bit lately. I learned a lot from my mother at my parents' home. Basically, it's Japanese food, or it's a dish without a name."

"Oh, that's good, that's good!" Then why don't you come to our monthly cooking class? "

Auntie says that and returns to her room. She came again, holding a flyer in her hand.

"I'm working in the union here." Look, there is a kitchen space in the common area on the first floor. I make Italian food there every month. Fujiwara-san on the third floor used to train in Italy, and was chief at a large hotel in Tokyo. "

"W-Was that so!?"

"There are many other things." There's Japanese food, there's Chinese food. Ah, maybe a handicraft class or something like that. "

"I-I didn't know..."

I knew there were various facilities on the first and second floors, but I never went in. I never thought about what was going on there.

My aunt laughs at me in amazement.

"If you're curious, come and see me." I'm generally in the classroom. You're also welcome to visit them. ”

Ah, thank you.

I thanked my aunt for winking so hard. Between work and FPO, I might try to show my face occasionally.

"Ah, um..."

What is it?

"After all, should I do sewing or something to be your daughter-in-law?"

"Ohhhhh!"

Pummel! You get hit on the back. Auntie's joyful voice made me fall down in embarrassment.