Track 11

Then, to sum up our records for the day—

*badump, badump*

We handed out a total of 18 out of 30 copies.

Aww~~~ We didn’t sell out~~~

What are you on about? Getting rid of over half our stock as a first-time participant is a win, you know?

Yeah, it means there’s 18 people who came to buy our work.

Indeed. This is something to be grateful for.

(Oh yeah… speaking of gratuity, the ROM that told us about the mislocation already posted their thoughts about our novel.)

(They said, “It’s like this novel was affirming my feelings about how Reito has always been himself in both the School Reclamation Arc and the previous arcs, so I was super happy”…)

(I only wanted to put out this novel as a means to express my thoughts. It was entirely self-motivated, but I didn’t think I’d get a reception like this…)

(…I’m glad I wrote this.)

Now then, Uu-chan, you said you will be treating us for today?

Mm. I mean, you guys helped out a lot up until now, so.

*whistles*~ Let’s give it up for General Obstinate! Hip hip hurray!!

But keep it reasonable since we didn’t do it for profit. I’m not paying for anything over $10.

Awwwww.

I’m gonna go get myself a drink while you guys decide.

Golem, let’s go.

Huh? A-Alright.

Kiroku’s being dragged off again.

Ah, I believe that is… We should wait and see.

Yeah, I know.

Yup!

Oh my. Have the two of you become accustomed to Uu-chan’s way of showing affection?

Heheh, yup~

Well, we’ve known each other for a while now.

…

…

Gol… Kiroku.

!

…Thanks. For a bunch of stuff.

…Same here.

It was my first time, doing this... I had fun.

Yeah, I know you had fun. I could tell by the way you drew those practice sketches.

…!

(I see… My feelings really did come across.)

So that’s how, it is…

…I’ll give you a copy of the novel later. You said you wanted to read it, right?

! Yes…!

The content is just my own selfish interpretation of Reito, and the actual writing might be mid, so it’s probably super boring though.

It’s okay… I’m really happy, to have your, novel. Thank, you…

But no matter what, do not read this in front of me!! I’ve said this before, but it’s embarrassing to have others read your work!!

(I can relate…)

Okay… Then, I’ll get a drink, too…

I’ll do it for you. Gimme your cup.

…? It’s fine, I can do it, myself—

—Oh.

Also… letting someone other than myself into our room is proof that he puts great trust in your abilities.

Trust… in my abilities….

He has a really hard time showing affection to others. However, that is also what makes Uu-chan unique.

(Could this be… what Kaguya meant…?)

…Heh.

And done… What are you laughing at? Aren’t you supposed to be a golem?

It’s, nothing…

We’re back.

In that case, shall we go get ourselves some drinks too?

We’re all gonna cheers later, so don’t drink yet! Stay, stay!

(…It’s not very “goody-two-shoes” of me to hang out together at a family restaurant with these guys.)

(Well whatever, it’s fine to savour the moment for today at least.)

By the way, Kiroku, what drink did you get?

Uh... the color looks pretty off, and the bubbles seem kinda sketchy…

(I agree… What flavor is this? I wasn’t paying attention when Kurama was making the drink for me…)

Let me, try it first…

Ah. Wait, Kinugawa. What you have in your hand is Uu-chan’s incredibly potent concoction of Dr. Ghost Pepper: Hell Edition mixed with herbal tea and super carbonated water—

…*gulp*

Ah-

What do you think? Pretty good right?

~~~…………

W-Water! Someone pass the water!!

NOOOOOOO, OUR MASTER ARTIST~~~!!!