Chapter 2, Episode 21: Delicious Tea

　The delicious, delicious smell of kache leaves.
　I like tea made from kache leaves.
　The warm tea that Farne-sama makes for me.
　After I had my tea slowly poured for me, I added lots of sugar.
　Then, after a sip. It's so sweet and delicious.

"You really like kache tea, don't you, Riese?"

　I smiled when Farne-sama said that.

"Yup, yup. I love it!
　This is the first tea that Farne-sama ever made for me!
　That's why I love kache tea!!”
　
　When I said it, Farne-sama smiled and patted my head.
　
"I love Farne-sama because you are so, so kind."

　It happened when I hugged Farne-sama.

『You guys haven't changed at all.』

　What appeared there was Libelle, who had shrunk down to a tiny size and was sitting on Cyril's head.

"Cyril! Libelle!”

『Riese! Long time no see! Long time no see! You look great! 』

　Libelle, who had grown to the size of a stuffed animal, came down and hugged me.
　I also hugged Libelle.
　She's so fluffy and warm.

"Why are both of you, Cyril and Libelle, here? What's wrong?”

　I was so happy that I rubbed Libelle's face against mine and asked her.

『Festival! We've been invited to a festival! 』

　Libelle said with a gleam in her eye.

『I heard there were delicious foods at the festival, so I couldn't resist coming.
　I had no choice but to bring her along.』

　Cyril sighed as she said this.

　I see! I told them I wanted to bring Libelle and Cyril too, so Farne-sama invited them!
　When I looked at Farne-sama's face, he smiled at me.
　I knew it! Thank you, Farne-sama. I'm happy, happy, happy.
　As I was happy, and I petted Libelle, she would purr and rub her cute little hands against my cheeks.

『I wanted to see you, Riese! I've missed you!
　Just now Kyle gave me some cookies! I got the cookies you made, Riese!
　Thank you for the cookie! Riese is amazing! Riese is amazing! You can make such delicious food! 』

"Hehehehe, I practiced a lot! Let's make some with you next time, Libelle!
　Farne-sama is going to make a kitchen in my room too!”

『Let's do it! Let's make it!
　Libelle loves cooking!! I'm looking forward to it!! 』

　Me and Libelle snuggled up together.

『You guys are as carefree as ever……』

　Cyril was dumbfounded.

『Libelle knows! Cyril was worried about Riese the whole time! 』

　Is that so? Is that so?
　I'm happy.

"As I thought, you're so kind, Cyril!!”

　When I said that, Cyril's face turned red, and she said, “Who cares about that!”. And turned away.
　Cyril is very shy. Cyril is very shy.

『Cyril wants a cuddle too! Riese! Cyril, too, squeeze!! 』

　Libelle said, so I hugged Cyril and just kept on petting her soft fur.
　Libelle also ran along and hugged her, and we all cuddled up together.

　As Libelle and I cuddled and nuzzled together.

『You guys really are……』

　Cyril was so amazed.


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『Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!!
　Riese, there are so many colors dancing around! There are so many colors dancing around!
　It's like fallen leaves! It's like fallen leaves! 』

　Libelle cheered as she watched the parade from the balcony of the restaurant that Farne-sama had reserved for us.
　I'm glad I got to see them again!!
　Cyril looked a little uncomfortable as the clowns and animals marched by, but Libelle was genuinely delighted.

『Riese, I can see lots of food stalls! I see the stalls!
　Libelle wants to go!!! 』

　Libelle, who had grown to the size of a stuffed animal, flapped her arms and legs in front of me.
　
　Can we go? I looked at Farne-sama as if asking that.

『I'm sorry, but we haven't had time to prepare for the security yet.
　We will take care of all the food for the stalls.
　Please wait here.』

　Lars-sama bowed after responding.
　Apparently, Cyril the Silver Wolf is very conspicuous.
　I feel like I could just go with Libelle as a stuffed animal.
　Maybe that's not good because she's a chatterbox.

　I wanted to introduce them to Claire.
　With things like this, they're probably going to say it's no good introducing them to Claire.

　I wanted to give Libelle some of Claire's cake.

　Libelle looked so disappointed, so I gave her a pat on the head.
　I'm sorry, Libelle. I hope we can go together someday.

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『It's delicious! It's delicious! 』

　Libelle expressed her excitement at each of the dishes served at the table.
　I'm munching away as well because they're delicious.

　But in the end, my favorite is the stew made by Farne-sama.
　These days, they serve rice at the temple, so I can't eat it anymore.
　It was sweet and thick.
　With hot, fluffy potatoes inside.
　There's stew at the temple, but it's not quite the same.
　Farne-sama's stew is magical.
　Eating it will make you warm and happy.

　Farne-sama was next to me, so I held his hand tightly.

"Is it tasty?”

　He smiled at me as he listened, so I smiled back.

　I'd really like to say that I like Farne-sama's stew the best, but I know.
　In situations like this, it's just a polite way of saying that something tastes good.
　I've grown up and learned a lot since then.
　I've learned how to say polite things.
　
　But when I remembered it, I started to feel like wanting to eat it.

　They said they're going to build a kitchen near our rooms soon, so I'll ask Farne-sama to cook it.

『It's delicious! I'm small now, so I can eat a lot!
　Libelle loves this size! 』

　I smiled at the happy-looking Libelle and Cyril, who were silently munching away.
　After all, it's the most fun when we're all together.

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