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Chapter 5: Unexpected Normal Days

MC: I’m so happy Tom Collins and Martini made up! Martini also said that he would work again from tomorrow. I didn’t thank Salty Dog and Tequila Sunrise after. Rather than being indecisive about it, I’m just high from the excitement.
I haven’t thanked that old man either. If they talk to one another, then they will come to a conclusion. There were no words, no fights, and nothing they didn’t understand. (I wonder if I have ever had a serious exchange like that with anyone in my life)

*knock knock*

Yes! It’s open!

*door opens*

Martini: As usual, this room reeks of commoner.

MC: Because I am a commoner…. You didn’t come just to tell me that, did you?

Martini: Here. Take it.

MC: A cake? This looks so delicious! But why are you giving me this?

Martini: You were shaken up and all over the place, so you probably want to eat something sweet, right? I came here to bring this to you. Be grateful and eat it. See ya.

MC: Wait! At least let me say thank you! Even if I were to eat it, it’s a beautiful cake… it looks really delicious. It would be a waste to eat it like this. If only I had something to drink..
Ah! T-Tom Collins? What happened?

Tom Collins: I-I’m surprised too. I have something for you. But if you’re busy, I’ll come back later.

MC: I was just going to get something to drink, so it’s okay. Do you mean like a favor?

Tom Collins: Well then that’s good. I want to make some tea for you as an apology for today. I have some sweets as well. Huh? Why is there a cake sitting there?

MC: Martini told me that I “probably wanted to eat something sweet”right before you came, so he brought that for me. I was looking for something to drink with it.

Tom Collins: Hahaha…. Martini isn’t so straightforward, huh? I wish he would just say his apologies.

MC: Huh? Is that what this is? But you and Martini don’t have to apologize. I’ve done nothing. If anything, I think I’m the reason you fought.

Tom Collins: Well, then consider this as thanks for creating a chance for Martini and me to talk. So will you accept this gift? I’ll prepare some tea that will go well with that cake, so will you please wait a moment?
Sorry to keep you waiting. I think this will go great with the cake since the flavor is so refined.

MC: It smells good…what kind of tea is this?

Tom Collins: It’s called Nilgiri tea. It’s a bit of an addictive tea. I recommend this when you really want to taste the flavor of a cake.

MC: You’re right! They both taste so good! I feel bad eating this all by myself, why don’t you have some?

Tom Collins: No, it’s your present after all. I would feel bad accepting it. If it’s a cake Martini brought, then it’s guaranteed to be delicious!

Moulin Rouge: Aw, it's a shame to waste a chance to eat it.

Tom Collins: Moulin Rouge! If you were watching us this whole time, why didn’t you say anything?

Moulin Rouge: I’m sorry. I also wanted to apologize. It was my fault. It looks like someone already got you some sweets. I guess I need to think of something else. For example, my lips♡

MC:…..you can have a bite of cake if you want some.

Moulin Rouge: Ah, um, thanks. Just as always, the cakes Martini brings are delicious.

Tom Collins: Ahem!

Moulin Rouge: What’s wrong with you? You’re not choking on anything.

Tom Collins: Sorry… Some tea went down the wrong way. Haha, as always, I’m relieved at this sight.

Moulin Rouge: You’ve calmed down. You’ve been looking a little rough the past few days. And it’s all thanks to her. Thank you.

MC: Really guys, I haven’t done anything. You should be thanking Salty Dog and Tequila Sunrise.

Tom Collins: Even if that were the case, if you weren’t here, the situation would have lasted a lot longer.

Moulin Rouge: Things will go back to normal starting tomorrow. I’m counting on you, princess.