落とし穴８５堀：正月は飲め 女子会暴露大会 (Part1)
**Pitfall 85: Drink for New Year's – The Girls' Party Tell-All**
**Side: Yuki**
"Yaaay!! Happy New Year!!"
Standing at the entrance was a woman who could only be described as a beauty, holding a bottle of sake with high-tension energy. Her name was Luna. She was a "High-Rank Goddess," a person of immense status who managed stars with multiple civilizations. And yet...
"Alright, let’s drink, drink, drink!!"
Right now, she was... no, she had always been a "useless goddess" who completely ruined her own impressive title. Well, perhaps it was precisely because of this attitude that she could handle the tedious job of a manager, but for someone like me who ends up being the victim of her antics, it was nothing but a nuisance.
I rubbed my temples and turned my attention to the "pseudo-gods" trailing behind her.
"So, why did you come to my house?"
"Umm, well... Luna-sama said that Yuki-san’s house would be the best place to go..."
The one giving that drawn-out answer was Lilishe, the Goddess of Love worshipped by Litea.
"I’m so sorry. Luna-sama just wouldn't stop."
"We’re sorry, we’re so sorry."
Hifie and Nonoa were bowing their heads repeatedly, apologizing. Looking at them, it was clear these two were the real victims here.
"And why my house, specifically?"
"Eh? You’re really going to ask that? Are you actually going to ask?"
So annoying.
"Oh, fine. I’ll explain it simply so even a blockhead like you can understand!"
Can I close the door like I did the first time? Seriously?
"Just imagine a group of beauties like us drinking outside. The wolves would swarm us, wouldn't they? We wouldn't be able to drink in peace. That’s why we came here!"
"Drink at your own place. You have a home in Weed, don't you? Besides, I’m a man, too."
"Ahahaha!! What are you talking about? If we were there, there wouldn't be any food or snacks served. Besides, you don't have the guts to lay a hand on me, the married women, or their friends."
"It’s not about having 'guts,' it’s about having common sense. And just because you’re at my house doesn't mean food and snacks magically appear. Are you telling me to cook for you?"
"Exactly! I’ll leave it to you then. Oh, Milly! Happy New Year! I brought some booze!"
"Really?! Let’s drink right away!"
"You got it!"
Ignoring me, Luna vanished into the depths of the inn. Hey, you! Don't go corrupting people's wives! And she’s pregnant, for heaven's sake!
*Tch.* Well, I guess I’m the designated cook now. That useless goddess...
"I am so sorry," Lilishe said.
I didn't think she could stop Luna, so I wasn't going to blame her. These three goddesses had common sense and wouldn't barge in without an invitation, which was why they were currently standing awkwardly at the entrance.
...I see. She left these three here on purpose. She knew that if she forced me into a position where I had to guide them, I wouldn't be able to scold her as easily.
"...Hm? Three of you? Where are the others?"
Come to think of it, the other pseudo-gods were missing. It was only the women. They were all there at the last party, so why not now?
"Well, you see... we were told that for the New Year's party, we had to hold a 'girls' party' first before joining the main gathering..."
"Nogosh and the others are having their party at Noble-dono’s castle. We were told Luna-sama had secured a location, so we followed her, and it turned out to be here..."
I see. So she really was a repeat offender. And she intends to keep drinking after this, too?
"Fine, come on in. I know you three are victims of Luna, and I need you to help keep her in check."
"Thank you! But... I think you’re the only one who can physically stop Luna-sama, Yuki-san."
"I mean as a deterrent. If she’s left alone, the shackles come off. I don't want to trouble my wives, so do your best to stop her on your end. As for the food and snacks, it’s a large group anyway, so a few more won't make a difference."
With that, I ushered the three goddesses into the banquet hall where Luna was drinking and started preparing the food.
"Alright, the guests are here, better get to work."
"Yes!"
"Understood!"
"I get it. But I can understand Luna's feelings, too. Here, everyone except you is a woman, so we can really relax."
I understood what Labyris was saying, but I wish they wouldn't just spring this on me.
"But if you’d told me beforehand, I would’ve said no, right?"
"Obviously. You probably would’ve cleared out the house and taken everyone on a mini-vacation."
"Exactly. That’s why Luna came without notice. In a way, she’s acting this way precisely because she understands your personality."
Probably. I’m sure she’s a repeat offender.
"Well, it can't be helped. Yuki, I know you wanted to take it easy after being dragged out to wait in line for lucky bags since the crack of dawn."
That’s right. That was another reason I was being so grumpy. It was currently 11:10 AM on January 1st. I had been waiting in line since the middle of the night to secure those lucky bags and had only just returned. My wives were currently checking the contents of their bags. I had intended to make lunch and then go to sleep, but with Luna here, there was no way I was getting any rest.
Am I destined to be chased by housework even in my home in another world? My labor conditions feel worse than when I was in Japan... No, I’m doing this for my wives, so this is where I need to step up. Is this what they mean by "being a father is tough"?
Thinking that, I finished the cooking and carried it out. It wasn't *osechi*—that’s strictly Japanese food, and it takes way too long to prepare. I didn't have the energy for that after returning from the "battlefield." It was just a reasonably luxurious meal.
"Oh, it’s here! Over here, over here!"
"Ah, Yuki-san! This sake is really delicious!"
"It really is! Long live sake! Cheers!!"
"Cheers!!"
Luna, Milly, and Narjia were already quite tipsy. I assume Milly called Narjia over. I was worried about Milly’s belly, but since there was a literal pseudo-goddess here, she’d be fine. They were drinking divine sake, which was basically the Japanese version of an Elixir.
Knowing that talking to them would only lead to trouble, I quickly set the food down and moved away to serve the other tables.
"Heh. So Nogosh and Faide are at Noble’s place, huh? Here you go, Lilishe-sama, some sake."
"Oh, thank you. Well, I don't like being around all those rowdy men, so I’m grateful for this."
Seraria and Lilishe were chatting leisurely. Since Seraria was here, it meant they were done checking the lucky bags... Beside them, Nonoa and Hifie were laughing and talking with the other wives.
"Come to think of it, Lilishe. You’re being awfully venomous toward Faide today."
"Now that you mention it, you’re right. It’s strangely out of character for Lilishe. Did something happen? Oh wait, you two have a history, don't you?"
If I recall, didn't Faide turn a blind eye when Litea was in trouble? Wait... something felt off about that.