Chapter 3 - 4 My Home My Life – Take a break for time being

When she finished explaining the baths, the three members of the Darwin family left.

“Then use it with care. And when the list is done, call Meira and give it to her.” (Darwin)
“Are you understand? I really did ask for that bath magic tool you mentioned earlier-wa!” (Meira)
“If you need anything else, let's talk in private later.” (Darma)

The three of them left behind three different words as if they were leaving behind three souvenirs.
But, Darma, that wish is not granted.
When I talk to you, I have to be with Wendy or Shiro.

“Well, for now, it's time to take a breath.” (Itsuki)
“Yes, I suppose. The first thing I wanted to do was to clean it up, but every inch of it is already clean.” (Wendy)
“Maybe Darma took care of it. But I think we're going to have a good time today.” (Itsuki)
“Lord, let’s take a nap on the terrance” (Shiro)
“Ah. Then let's make it first. It's a simple structure, and I'm sure it'll be done quickly.” (Itsuki)
“Well, I guess I'll have to make lunch then.” (Wendy)

That's nice. Wendy's cooking.
Huh, it's like being newlywed.
I don't know because I've never done it before, but I wonder if this is the happiness of marriage.
Actually, she's a slave, not a wife.

“All right. Wendy, you take care of the food, Shiro, you go to the tool store and get some durable non-leather fabric.” (Itsuki)
“Aye. How about the stalls?” (Shiro)
“No, Wendy's going to make us dinner today. Come on, let's wait till we're all hungry.” (Itsuki)
“Don't expect too much.” (Wendy)
“No, no, no. I'm super expecting it.” (Itsuki)
“Mo. I am not much skillful” (Wendy)

Ha-ha-ha, a girl's homemade meal, you know?
What's more, it's cooked by the super-beautiful Wendy.
Even if it's charred or uncooked, I'm confident I will eat it deliciously.

“Then both of you, start your action” (Itsuki)
“Yes” (Wendy) “Hmm” (Shiro)

Shiro, you don't have to run at full speed like that, I can't see you anymore.

Now, let's try to make use of that comfortable alchemy room right away.
When I go down to the basement, it's still a little chilly, but when I go into the alchemy room, it's cool and feels good.
On a hot day like a midsummer day, I am likely to stay here longer than my room.

Sitting down in a comfortable work chair makes me take a breather.
Ah. This isn't good.
I am going to fall in sleep like this.
But Shiro is looking forward to it, and I'm looking forward to it, so I wake up my body like a whip against a body that wants to rest.

The material is fine with iron, I guess.
The shape should be a frame only. Maybe I should make it bigger.
The frame will be made by alchemy, and the legs will be put on and immobilized.
It’s fast ........
Well, I didn't even measure it, it's just a simple construction.
All that's left to do is wrap the cloth tightly around here and it's done.
It looks like a poolside chair, but I guess that's about it.

All that left is to make another one, I guess.
This one is for one person, but the frame is almost the same, and the cloths are not stretched tightly, but hung down sloppily and joined at the top and bottom, so that it can fit easily.
I'm sure it looked like this.
I don't know its official name, but it should be able to sit comfortably, like a hammock that doesn't hang.

It was planned to be foldable, but now that I think about it, I realize that I have storage space, so I didn't really to worry about the place to store.
Besides, I don't want to waste my time by wasting a lot on concentrating it.

“Lord, I bought it.” (Shiro)
“Hey, Shiro. You have to knock properly.” (Itsuki)
“That’s fine. Come on in.” (Wendy)
“Hmm” (Shiro)
“Master, through it is light meals, and I've come to call on you since it is ready.” (Wendy)

Shiro is holding a lot of cloth and doesn't seem to be able to see much in front of her, so Wendy walks into the room holding half of it.

“I wish you to use it since it is useful.” (Itsuki)
“Ah........ I'm sorry, I didn't realize.” (Wendy)

The one that I'm pointing at is the magic tool that is connected to the kitchen.
I wanted to use it, but it was unavoidable if she has brought it with her.

“Let's all eat here today. We have a sofa and a desk here.” (Itsuki)
“How about your alchemy work?” (Wendy)
“Hmm, it already done.” (Shiro)
“That’s quite fast... Is it done by wrapping this cloth around it?” (Wendy)
“Yes. I thought it would be nice and easy to use.” (Itsuki)
“Lord, I'm hungry.” (Shiro)
“Sure. I'm sorry, but would you mind bringing it here for me, Wendy?” (Itsuki)
“Yes, I understand. Shiro, I'm bringing drinks, too, so help me.” (Wendy)
“Hmm” (Shiro)

The two left and came back a short time later.
I sit in my work chair and take my sandwich from Wendy, and Shiro also takes her sandwich from Wendy.
When I took a bite of it, it was obvious that it was better than what I made.
The spiciness, which is different from the thinly coated mustard, stimulates my appetite again and I take another bite.

“How would you like to taste it?” (Wendy)
“It's delicious! I could eat a whole bunch of these.” (Itsuki)
“Delicious. Even Shiro can eat as much as I want.” (Shiro)

If it's Shiro, you can actually eat several of them.....

“Lord, Ahh “(Shiro)
“Again? It's still there, so eat it yourself.” (Itsuki)
“Ahh” (Shiro)
“It can’t be helped...” (Itsuki)

It doesn't matter if she's halfway through her meal or not, Shiro took a big bite out of the sandwich in my hand and put it on her own sandwich as well.

“Ah, hey...” (Wendy)
“What's the matter? Wendy, you should eat, too.” (Itsuki)
“No, I'll take it, but... Why is Shiro taking a meal on the Master's lap?” (Wendy)
“......” (Itsuki)

Come to think of it, that's right.
Unlike the alchemy room before, the sofa is vacant next to Wendy, and there's no reason for Shiro to sit on my lap.

“Besides, the Master is feeding her. That's not fair.” (Wendy)
“? Wendy also should do, too” (Shiro)
“Then, we will exchange place” (Wendy)
“You can't do that. This is Shiro's place. special seat” (Shiro)
“Ugh. It's not fair. I'm demanding shifts!” (Wendy)
“I can't allow that. In exchange, I'll give Wendy the right to be the biggest slave of all.” (Shiro)
“It's tempting, but it is what it is! I'd like to be feed by the master too.” (Wendy)
“It's okay to do that. But I'm not giving up this place.” (Shiro)
“Ugh-Ugh!” (Wendy)
“No, Shiro. You also get off...” (Itsuki)
“I refuse. Even the Lord command it, I will not tolerate it.” (Shiro)

What make you so obsessed that much.
Well, Shiro is so light that it doesn't hurt much to be on my lap, but I feel lovey for Wendy when she's mumbling, and I feel sorry for her.
It's not like I don't want to put Wendy on my lap. Never.

“Hey, Wendy, come here.” (Itsuki)
“Ugh! Please say more from the Master.” (Wendy)
“Just come here, Ahh” (Itsuki)
“Ah, wow, yes. Ahh” (Wendy)

Wendy is standing up, but I can do this much for her.
Wendy takes a small bite of the new sandwich I've offered her, pressing her hands to her cheeks as she chews happily.
I wonder what it is. Is it okay? For me to be having this much happiness.
With this in mind, I took a bite of the sandwich and savored its deliciousness.

“Lord, Shiro too” (Shiro)
“Sure. Ahh” (Itsuki)
“Ahh” (Shiro)

In the blink of an eye, Shiro had completely eaten two or even three of them.

“Hey, Shiro. Should we halve it? Let's take it one knee at a time, shall we?” (Wendy)
“No. Wendy can't get on Lord's one knee because you has a big butt.” (Shiro)
“Ugh! Ugh! I can sit! It's not that big!” (Wendy)
“No!” (Shiro)
“Ugh!” (Wendy)

Wendy, please don't appeal to me with those teary eyes.
Even I can't help this Shiro's stubbornness.
Also, unfortunately, I don't think I'd be able to get you on one knee either.
I don't think you can't do it, but I think a lot of things are wrong with it.

“Then I will order you as the best slave. Surrender that knee!” (Wendy)
“No!” (Shiro)
“Ugh!” (Wendy)
“Hahaha...” (Itsuki)

This exchange was so funny that I couldn't help but laugh.

“It's no laughing matter! Master!” (Wendy)
“Hahaha” (Itsuki)

The desperate Wendy was so much funnier that I laughed the whole time.
Maybe the fact that the reason Wendy was so desperate was my knee might be also a cause of laughing.

“Haha, huh. Oh, that was fun. Thanks for the food.” (Itsuki)
“Thanks for the food. It was delicious.” (Shiro)
“After all, I couldn't sit on there and I could barely tell what it tasted like......” (Wendy)

Wendy is still staring at Shiro with bitterness in her eyes, but Shiro is sitting on top of me as if she doesn't know what she's doing.

“Well, after I put the cloths on, let's all take a nap on the terrace.” (Itsuki)
“It's bad for your body if you eat and lie down right afterwards, you know?” (Wendy)
“Just for today. Just for today.” (Itsuki)
“Huh. Only today, really.” (Wendy)

My belly is full, and it's not often I can take a nap while feeling the breeze outside in the warm sunshine, even in the old world.
Another world is the best. Long live the slow life.

I quickly wrapped the cloth Shiro had bought tightly around the frame I had created.
The cloth Shiro bought was stronger and less stretchy than normal cloth, and it drained well, so it could be used as-is without processing.

I finished the first one with Shiro's help so that it wouldn't slacken, and after storing it in the storage space, I got my hands on the other chair.

I couldn't wrap this one around it because it had to be loosened, but fortunately Wendy had sewing skills, so I got her to sew it with plenty of room to spare.
Whew. Anyway, it's done.
Let's have a nice nap with this today.

As soon as the three of us go out to the terrace, I take out two chairs from the storage space and line them up in the sunlight.
I sat down in the wider chair and relaxed, letting my whole-body rest there.
The cool breeze is blowing and the warm sunshine is making me feel indescribably dreamy.

“Excuse me.” (Wendy)
“Wendy, it's not fair.” (Shiro)
“It's not unfair. It's first come, first served.” (Wendy)

Wendy and Shiro started to fight and take over next to me.

“Don't rampage. It's so easy to make, it will break. Besides, Shiro, let her have this time.” (Itsuki)
“No! I'm going to sleep with Lord!” (Shiro)
“Me too! It is not fair for Shiro only getting.” (Wendy)
“I'll sleep over there, you two.” (Itsuki)
“If that's the case, it doesn't make sense!” (Wendy) “NO” (Shiro)

Getting repeat again......
I've worked hard on it.

“All right. Okay, let's take one side at a time.” (Itsuki)
“It doesn't matter if Shiro being on master.” (Shiro)
“No, because it's hot. I just want to take it easy today.” (Itsuki)
“Ugh- I understand” (Shiro)
“I, too, would be more than happy to take a nap with Master.” (Wendy)
“Then let's take a nap, shall we? I can't imagine not taking a nap on a nice day like this.” (Itsuki)

One lighthearted yawn.
My eyes are already in resting mode.

“Hmm......” (Shiro)
“Narrow......” (Itsuki)

Even though I made it wide, it's not for three people, so it's small.
But the feeling of flesh being squeezed and pressed against me makes my heart beat faster, but it's also paradise.

“Lord, arm” (Shiro)
“Yes, yes, yes. Is this fine with this way?” (Itsuki)

When I extend my arm, Shiro has her head on top of me and is wriggling around, looking for the best position to take.

“Um, master?” (Wendy)
“I know what you mean.” (Itsuki)

It's hard to sleep with both arms outstretched.
I guess I can't just say no to Wendy.

“copycat” (Shiro)
“That, that is nice. Isn’t it?” (Wendy)

But was Wendy the type to come on so aggressively?
If anything, I think she was a woman like Yamato Nadeshiko, who took a step backward without hesitation.
Also, I wonder if Shiro has become selfish, or if she's been this much selfish.
Well, but I'm glad they're honest about saying what they want to do and want me to do.
That makes it easier for me to make a request.

As I was thinking about this, I heard a quiet sneezing sound from next to me.

“Then I guess I'll go to bed too....... Whoa” (Itsuki)
“Have a nice sleep, Master.” (Wendy)
“Have a nice sleep, Wendy too.” (Itsuki)

Since I came to this world, I feel like I've been sleeping soundly with someone a lot more often.
But it's a little hot.
Maybe I'll remake this so I can use it more widely when I wake up.
But when that happens, the cloth tends to wear out.
I was thinking about this and that, but before I knew it, my consciousness was slipping away.



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