第４１１堀：お守りを付ける (Part2)
With a large cut of pork and breadcrumbs among Yuki's purchases today, it must be tonkatsu.
It's best when it's fresh, so we can't be late.
"I'm sure the two of them will make it for us."
"Yes. We can't possibly put off the efforts of Aslin and Firia."
Lately, both of them have been helping Yuki with cooking, and they've been working hard, saying they'll make sure we have food.
I'm sure they'll be working hard to make our portions today, so we absolutely must not do anything to make that effort in vain.
If we weren't here, Seraria would probably eat all of our portions.
"Yes? You have a job you want to introduce me to tomorrow?"
"A job?"
The two of them were studying independently in the dormitory.
It's truly promising for the future, with no room for play.
Especially Vilia, she's working hard every day, thinking it's for Yuki someday.
Hiiro seems to be taking breaks appropriately, though.
...Should I perhaps consult with Yuki and consider letting Vilia take a break?
It's strange for me, who came to ask for work, to be thinking this, but Vilia is just so busy every day, or rather, she's working hard to an almost pitiable degree.
For Vilia, the greatest reward is Yuki, but that might cause her to go into overdrive, so it's a tricky situation.
If she were to be accepted as one of his wives, wouldn't she work herself to death?
...Yes. The plan to get Yuki and Vilia together will have to be postponed until things calm down a bit.
"Yes. We've newly established a department, and they're looking to gather a wide range of personnel."
"Yes. That's why we thought of you two, as we trust you implicitly."
"I see."
"Hiiro, are you being counted on?"
"I am counting on you."
"Nufufu. Vili-oneechan, Hiiro will go."
"Haa. Hiiro, you can't just decide so easily. That being said, since it's an offer from the two of you, I think it's fine to hear them out once. Where is it located?"
"We'll guide you there tomorrow. We haven't opened applications to the public yet."
"If you don't go through us, you won't be able to talk to them, will you?"
"I understand. Then, we look forward to tomorrow."
"We look forward to it."
In any case, it was good that the two of them readily accepted without any particular issues.
Once they hear the reason for establishing this new department, they probably won't refuse.
They'll receive a decent salary, and it will be good experience for them, won't it?
Then, it's a matter of whether they'll meet Police Chief Poni's expectations.
For that, the two of them will just have to do their best.
And the next day, we stood in front of the police station with the two of them.
"Um, isn't this the police station?"
"Officer. Good morning."
"Yes. Good morning."
"Ah, good morning."
Hiiro greeted them without any particular concern, but Vilia, as expected, seemed surprised by the place she was led to.
Well, Vilia's reaction is only natural.
"You're not mistaken."
"Yes. Rather, I think I understand what you meant by 'going through us'."
"Indeed... But, can someone like me or Hiiro really be useful for such an important job?"
"That's not for me to decide."
"For now, why don't you just hear them out?"
"O-okay."
"I'll do my best."
I'm sure they understand, but Police Chief Poni was also struggling with how to secure young talent, and she wouldn't refuse these two, who could be useful as intermediaries for me and Shera...
"I look forward to working with both of you from now on."
Vilia and Hiiro, who gladly accepted the recommendation and heard the details...
"Yes!! I look forward to working with you!!"
"I look forward to it."
Like this, they gladly accepted the job.
Phew, with this, Dressa's rampage should be contained. ...Probably.
I was worried, so the two of them will be acting with Dressa.
In other words, does this mean they've been promoted to main characters in this chapter?!
Yay. More lolis!
No, Vilia is already around middle school age, so maybe that's out for some people?
Well, regardless of the definition of "loli," this is how the internal investigation of Weed's citizens begins.
Also, I received a congratulatory message for reaching 500 episodes in the comments.
Thank you.
I only realized it when you mentioned it.
Basically, I recognize the number of episodes by the "hole" count, so I wasn't paying attention to the total number of episodes.
If that's the case, then out of 500 episodes, 90 are pitfalls or bonus stories, meaning 1 in 5 episodes is a pitfall.
I think it's a lot, but on the other hand, to depict daily life, it needs to be this much or it becomes a tight rollercoaster story.
Balance is difficult, isn't it?
Well, it depends on my mood!!
See you next time.