第２１０掘：騒ぐ人たち (Part2)
"U-um, these are the items we have selected for you..."
I had to intervene; it was the only way to save the King from Princess Aria's scolding.
"Oh, my apologies. Thank you very much. Please, pay for these."
The King looked like he was already rolling his eyes back into his head while being dragged by the scruff of his neck, but he would likely survive. I accepted the payment and saw them to the entrance.
"I apologize for our King's rudeness today."
"Not at all. I think he is a wonderful King. It is truly admirable to see someone go to such lengths for their family."
"I see. Thank you."
Princess Aria left with a very gentle expression, still dragging the King by his right hand.
"...In a way, there is no doubt she is Seraria's sister."
As I turned to head back into the store to resume my work, the automatic doors slid open again...
*Thud-thud-thud-thud...!!*
A massive crowd poured in.
"W-what is this!?"
"Vice Manager!? It seems the residents of Weed are rushing in to buy supplies for the celebration, just as the announcement mentioned!!"
"Is that what this is!? But we’re almost at closing time. I need to check with the higher-ups..."
"Vice Manager! I just got word from Representative Ratz!! She says that since it’s become such a commotion and the store is in high demand, she’s sorry, but please keep all branches open for an extra three hours!!"
"Alright!! If I have the green light from above, then so be it!! Everyone, let's push through the overtime!! And once we finish our work, we’re going to celebrate Seraria's childbirth too!!"
" " "Yeahhh!!!" " "
Weed is going to be rowdy until morning, just like New Year's Eve... Thinking that, I hurried back to restock the shelves.
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Side: Ratz
"Phew, good work, Eris."
"Good work to you too. I managed to stop people from gathering at the hospital via the broadcast, but the outside is already a festival."
"Well, it is the birth of our lord, the Queen. If we had closed on time on a day like this, there would have been a riot."
Even though we were both heavily pregnant, we handled the situation to ensure no trouble broke out in Weed and returned to the hospital.
"Do you think Rurua has given birth already?"
"Who knows?"
When we arrived at the waiting room where everyone was gathered, we found Yuki-oniisan lying on the sofa.
"What happened to him? Wait, is he sleeping?"
I peered at his face, and he was breathing peacefully.
"Can I pounce on him?"
"No. We finally got him to sleep."
"Did Labyris do it?"
"That's right. Yuki kept asking if it was time yet every thirty seconds. It was getting noisy, so I put him to sleep with magic."
"Ah, I see. So even Yuki-oniisan has his flaws."
As I looked at him again, Ria and Jessica were adjusting a pillow and a towel for him.
"He’s so cute when he’s panicking like that."
"He was quite noisy, so I put him to sleep, but if we leave him like that, he might catch a cold."
It looks like we’ll have to stay awake in his stead. Not that I feel any sleepiness at all.
"I brought snacks!!"
"Let's all eat!!"
Firia and Aslin entered the waiting room, having prepared all sorts of things. With this, we should have enough to get through the night. All we can do is pray—Seraria, Rurua, please do your best.
Now then, can you guess the purpose of the birth yet? I’m intentionally dragging it out because a certain flower is about to bloom!! I imagine you might already have your guesses about the children's genders and names.
Also, with PS4's Bloodborne, Disgaea 5, and Senran Kagura... how am I supposed to play all these games at the same time?!