At the cafeteria…
“Adry, I’ll let it slide for today. But don’t think I’ll let you be alone with Mariel-san again, got it?”
“Huh?! N-no way I’d do that! Ow, that hurts, Hector Nii!”
Needless to say, Mariel-chan was gazing dreamily at the two murmuring to each other.
“Anyway, with a queue like this, it might be better to try another time,”
I suggested, looking at the long line of Knights Division students and ready to give up and suggest going back to the special dormitory.
“Huh? You’re not going for the challenge menu?”
Adry-sama looked at me in surprise.
Wait, when did we ever say we were going for the challenge menu? I just wanted to eat a delicious beef bowl, you know?
“Adry! It’s outrageous to suggest the challenge menu for the ladies! Have some manners!”
Hector-sama scolded Adry-sama as if he couldn’t believe it. Wait, is the challenge menu really that serious?
“Yeah… you’re right. Given the sight that awaits the ladies today, it might be best to hold off.”
I really can’t imagine what kind of dishes they’re serving…
“I see, in that case, let’s withdraw for today…”
“Cristea-sama! Cristea-sama, is that you?”
While I don’t mind a bit of curiosity, just as I was about to suggest a quiet retreat, a voice called out to me from the cafeteria.
“Head Chef?”
The cafeteria’s Head Chef rushed over to us, took off his chef’s hat, and bowed deeply, causing a stir among the surrounding students. Oh no~! Please don’t make a scene!
“I’ve been eagerly awaiting your arrival, Cristea-sama! Come on, everyone! I’ll make room for you right away, so please come in!”
“No, that’s a bit… there’s so many people lining up.”
As I hurriedly tried to stop the Head Chef from ushering us in, he shouted provocatively, “This individual here is the mastermind behind our signature dish, beef bowl! It’s only natural for Knights to prioritize someone who’s saved your stomachs, isn’t it?”
The Knights Division students then erupted into excitement, saying, “Ohh~!” and “That very noble lady?” while unanimously demanding, “Please prioritize the lady!”
Ehh…?!
“Come on, Cristea-sama, Mariel-sama, and your accompanying friends, please come in.”
Unable to resist the Head Chef’s guidance, Alicia-sama, Mariel-chan, and I timidly entered the shop.
As Adry-sama and Sei tried to follow behind us, Hector-sama grabbed them by the collar.
“Gah! Hector Nii, what’s the big idea?!”
“Only the ladies are to be prioritized. You guys can wait in line.”
“Why?! That’s not fair!”
As we entered the cafeteria with pained expressions, we could hear Adry-sama’s lamentations behind us.
Did Adry-sama just become a noble sacrifice…?