Chapter 493

Friendly lunchtime.
Today's lunch is a special bento made by Rosarin. I got up early and put in a lot of effort. It's all for the sake of my darling enjoying my food! Also, I made sure to prepare enough for everyone so that Dirk wouldn't get a reduced portion.

"Rosarin-chan's nikujaga..."

Rinka, are you really crying over it? How much do you love that thing?

"Rosarin, I want some too!"

Curtis is as consistent as ever.

"There's a pot of nikujaga for you guys, so help yourselves."

“"Yay!"”

Rinka and Curtis joyfully monopolize the meat and potatoes stew. It was a desperate measure, but they seem happy about it.

"Nikujaga?"

Ditz-kun tilted his head in confusion. Nikujaga isn't a dish in Christia. He's truly a model servant, always eager to learn his master's favorites.

"Want to try some?"

When I offered him a portion, Ditz-kun took a bite and froze.

"S-so good... What is this... amazing... delicious..."

His language skills seem to have broken down. I think it turned out well, but isn't this reaction a bit much? The meat is just ordinary King Orc (though it is S-rank). Maybe that's why.

"Rosarin, it's delicious."

I received a compliment from my brother.

"Hehe, eat as much as you like."

The two princes and Milfi were happily savoring their meals. What's up with them?

"Rosarin... it's amazing! So, so good..."

"Well, if Milfi wants more, I'll make some—"I want more!"

"I'll make more then..."

"Rosarin! Me too! Me too!!"

Aldin-sama eagerly raised his hand.

"Miss Rosarin."

Alphage-sama gave a charming smile.

"... Alright, for both of you too."

"Ojousama, me too!"

"Don't worry, I haven't forgotten you, Rabisha-chan."

Looks like I'll be bringing lunch with me as long as Dirk is around. What should I make tomorrow? Cidar-kun was quiet, just eating silently. Eat plenty.

Lavita looked happy sharing the nikujaga with Rinka. That's good.

"Kuh… D-delicious... Miss Rosarin! Please introduce me to your chef!"

Leticia-sama, whom we invited to lunch to clear up any misunderstandings, asked with such enthusiasm that I raised my hand.

"Here~!"

"??"

"I made this bento myself. Well, except for the bento box."

I had Ms. Butterfly make the bento box. It was a custom order by a Wolfanean artisan.

"What? W-what!? This is better than our family’s chef's cooking! Seriously!?"

Actions speak louder than words. I made a soufflé cake right in front of Leticia-sama.

"Freshly baked is the best."

"Mmm... it's delicious!"

Seeing Leticia-sama enjoy the food so happily made me glad. She's so cute.

"Rosarin, I want some too!"

"I'd like to try some as well."

"Of course there's some for me, right?"

"Yes, yes, I want some too!"

"Ojousama, me too!"

"I want some too."

"Ro-Rosary... me too..."

"Me too..."

Everyone was clamoring for it, so I was about to bake more since I had some batter left, but the batter was taken away. It was put away by Pocchi-san…

"Dirk?"

"Everyone, Rosarin hasn't eaten yet. She'll make more after she's eaten."

Dirk spoke gently. A perfect, kind gentleman had appeared!

"...!? Rosarin!?"

Dirk caught me as I clutched my chest and collapsed. That was close.

I thought I was going to die from too much excitement! Cause of death: my husband is too handsome!!

"I'm going to die from Dirk being too cool and lovely..."

"Why are you saying that!? Is it anemia? It's because you don't eat properly!"

Dirk assisted me as I tried to recover.

"No, I can..."

"Rosarin, you always put yourself last, so no! These were delicious too."

Even though I insisted I could eat on my own, Dirk wouldn't listen. He held me on his lap and fed me himself. This is so embarrassing!

"You two seem so close..."

Milfi looked at Cidar-kun with hopeful eyes. How cute.

"... Milfi, we don't do that in public... later."

Wait a minute!? Cidar-kun and Milfi do that too!? I'll have to ask for details later.

"This brings back memories."

"Even though you've grown, it doesn't seem strange."

"Indeed."

Aldin-sama, Alphage-sama, and my brother reminisced fondly. Well... this is pretty much how things are at home... No, I mustn't let myself get swept away, Rosarin!

"Say 'ahh'."

"Ahh."

I can't resist when Dirk smiles and says "ahh"!

"You two really are close... Is this usual?"

Leticia-sama asked Aldin-sama and the others with blushing cheeks.

'This is pretty normal,' they all said, knowing me well. I couldn't deny it.

In the end, Dirk fed me until I was full, and I baked the soufflé cake afterward.

Seeing everyone enjoy the food made me happy. But the best part is seeing Dirk enjoy his meal. It makes me happy just watching him. I live for this.

Thus, our lunchtime passed peacefully.

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