Section 1: Enjoying Holiday (2/3)

Summer means mountains, mountains mean camping, and in Japan, camping means curry.

Yes, it's perfect.

I'm afraid I have no idea what's perfect about it, Sigurd.

There's more to meals than just eating things for sustenance. The surrounding environment is also important.

There's a huge difference in happiness between eating all by one's self solely to acquire nutrients...

...and eating curry amongst friends while laughing and enjoying their company.

As members of Chaldea's advance team, it is time you learned this lesson.

Spending time with friends and family in this manner is one of the best parts of camping, my sisters.

Last I checked, we weren't your sisters. Though I will admit the curry is delicious...

Oh, it looks like I'm all out. I think I'll go back for seconds.

Hm?

... ...(Glance)

Here, Beloved.

I served this curry up just for you. Please, have it. Nothing would make me happier.

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Th-thank you...honey...

Gnnn...

(O-okay, yes, I know she was still hungry! And I know she was too embarrassed to take another helping on her own!)

(But that doesn't mean you can just casually hand her more like that! ...Then again, I guess it wasn't very casual at all, was it?)

(She looks so happy! She's blushing! You can see exactly what she's feeling!)

(She's beautiful!)

Oh my. What a wonderful sight.

It warms my heart to see how much you all love Mr. Sigurd.

We don't love him! We hate him!

... ...

(Gasp!)

Wait! No! W-we didn't mean it like that!

We'll always love you, Sister! It's just that... Um...

Ulp...

(Giggle)

It's all right, my beloved Brynhild.

It's completely understandable that your adoring sisters would bear some ill will to the one who they see as having stolen you from them.

Rest assured that it doesn't bother me. I am quite sure that one day, they'll come to understand the bond we share.

Wh-wh-wh-why you...!

Grr, arf! Arf arf arf!

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Right.

Here, everyone. In addition to curry, we also have meat for those who would like some!

Ooh, I would. Is this mermaid meat?

U-uh, no, it isn't...

I see. Oh well, I guess it would be pretty hard to catch mermaids up here in the mountains.

Would you like some more curry too, Senpai?

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What an appetite you have. You know, I've always admired strong and healthy people.

Anyway, what did you say your group's name was? Chaldea?

I must say, you Chaldean Servants are all so good at cooking. And your food is just as nutritious as it is yummy.

I only wish he cared about meals as much as you all do.

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Whoops! Just a bit of sea foam up here...in the mountains. Pretend I didn't say anything!

Hmm. And just like that, it's almost nighttime.

If what Sessyoin Lily said is right, we should probably retire to the cottage until tomorrow.

Yes, I suppose we should.

I wonder if there's anything we can watch on the TV.

I tried to find a channel earlier, but all I got was a staticky black-and-white picture.

I think that means there's nothing on the air right now.

Either that, or we may be out of range of any television signals out here.

Yes, that makes sense...

Then I guess that's a waste of a good TV.

Not at all. There are many other good ways to use a television!

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Hello, Master. My apologies for the delay in getting here.

Unfortunately, it took longer to finish fine-tuning this new Spirit Origin than I anticipated...

But never mind that. As I was saying, there are other ways to use a television!

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Video games! Don't you, Tomoe?

I do indeed, Lady Mash. As we have little else to do at the moment, why not take this time to enjoy some video games?

Don't worry, I brought plenty of controllers to go around!

This will be a lovely way for all of us to pass the time together!

I brought as many of my games as I could, so we will have plenty to choose from!

Oh, some of them are fairly competitivein fact, some involve chaotic, bloody battlefieldsbut worry not! No matter what happens in a game, you are in no real danger!

(That doesn't sound like a lovely way to pass the time to me...)

Hmm.

Yes, this could be the best option for all of us to enjoy the time we're about to spend together.

Yes, exactly!

Now come! Let us go and have some fun!

I'm gonna kick all your asses.

Aah!

Huh!?

O-oh no you don't!!!

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It's too late for that, Kouhai. Have another kick to the face.

Oh no... I was knocked out of the ring.

I'm still managing to hold on, though only just...

Forgive me, Lord Sigurd, but I must make use of your head!

You meant as a platform!?

Now I can face Lady Yu Mei-ren one-on-one! Here I come!

Sorry, Tomoe, time's up. And since I've got way more HP than you, it looks like I'm the winner.

Nooo!

I was no match for her whatsoever. (Sniff)

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Just goes to show how the strong often stand alone, Kouhai.

Most impressive, Lady Yu Mei-ren. You are as beautiful as you are strong!

...All right, it's getting late. I'm going to bed.

Make sure you're all ready to start investigating the hell out of this place tomorrow, got it?

Then I suppose we should call it a day.

Umm, is it okay if I spend the night here, too?

Of course, Lily. We've already got a private room set up for you.

Oh, thank you. Okay then, good night, everyone.

...Sweet dreams.