Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

- Alright, Ayanoshka. - Sonatochka regained her serene and cheerful expression. - You are not only my close friend, but also a woman whose wisdom and breadth of soul I never doubt, so I will trust you. And for now, let's see what other interesting gifts they decided to give you.

- Before accepting them, I personally inspect each of the gifts, so I know what's inside the boxes. - She looks at the name on the box. - Is something wrong with this survival kit? - She lowers her head. - The contents of these boxes are not intended to be disclosed to outsiders, but an exception can be made for you.

Miyuki's gift turns out to be the sheet music for a composition he wrote for the princess. Deciding to cheer up her friend, Sonata sat down at the piano that remained after the coronation ceremony and played:

Kanchan's gift: a fairy tale about the princess that he wrote.

Pion's gift: a pendant.

Yun's gift: the promised painting.

Tenok's gift: seeds of a Laurian cherry tree.

Jilo's gift: a recipe for a potion that helps with conception.

- All sorts of things...? Well, I'm not against it! Just keep in mind that I don't have much experience with cats. Which one would you like?

- Good wishes and a little bit of magic, that's all!
The ascetic made a few gestures with his legs and arms, demonstrating that there was really nothing to worry about.

- Yes, that's a good idea. We need to let our fellow countrymen know where they can usually find you, otherwise they'll come home to Kriedaar, hear about today's news, and no one will be waiting for them there.

- You're thinking correctly, my friend! You know, I can send you home today; I'll scout out how things are going, and then I'll report back to you. What do you think?

- You can exchange more than one ✹, yes, but only if you have them. You can do whatever you want with the items you receive - keep them, give them away, or even sell them. As for the treatises, I don't think you'll have any trouble mastering them (they don't cost anything).

- Uh... no... On the contrary, this person guessed the gift. See? - she shows a primitive spear, half-pulled out of her bag. - Survival is my specialty. I was just curious about what he might have prepared for Her Majesty. I'll find out anyway, but... you know, I'm a little curious. In the end, it will all be mixed together, and it will be impossible to identify the giver...

- Hmm... - she nods to Sonata, barely recovering from her daze. - Surprisingly, it's as if it transported me back to the old days. Long before... I didn't know he could play. Apparently, he's another man of many talents. It's strange how he ended up in his current position.

- Oh... oba-sama again. Just in case we have to be apart for a long time, haha, - she says to Sonata.

- Ano... - Aiyano frowns. - Did I understand the message of the picture correctly? Are you culturally appropriating us while I serve you on my knees? - she asks Sonata uncertainly and sighs. - Yun-kun is a great guy, but... I'll have to seriously educate him about the historical and cultural background. Otherwise, it could turn into an international scandal.

- O-o-o!.. I'll plant them near the Farrellian apple tree, and someday I'll return a whole basket of fruit grown here to him!

- Uh... this... Hmm, what a useless gift... It's a shame that Jiro-kun doesn't know about my situation... But I can see the good intention behind it, so... Arigato?... Probably, - she shrugs uncertainly.

- Fhuuu... Okay, so... I think we've figured that out. Hmm, can I earn a red star here? - 🤔. The question was apparently addressed to the daidjin-sama.

- All sorts of... opponents of "animal enslavement." - Graphite was embarrassed. - And cats are the simplest pets; we had two in our village.

- Hmm, in general, first impressions are often very misleading, but... Hey, you scoundrel with a tail, are you going to join the count's retinue? - to Sirrion.

- ...I hope there wasn't a magic lamp involved in the "wishes"? - the mountain man's eye twitched.

- Right today?... - the villager was momentarily taken aback. - Well, listen, pff... I wanted to, but considering the planned activities for the next few days, I might not have time, but... - sighing, he collected his thoughts and shook his head. - In our business, I could really use your help, but today is a holiday, there's so much to see in the city, and it would be absolutely unfair to miss the opportunity to ride the train.

- But we've already had a lot of fun, so maybe we can come back later!

- I understand. Here, take a look.
Celesta-san is opening the Anpan box intended for Narii.

- Miyuki and Hein are very talented musicians, but, unfortunately, life circumstances did not allow them to pursue this path.

- Oh, I have a great idea! How about making the same ones, but with our photos? I'll have a pendant with Ayano, and you with Sonata.

- He-he~✦, perhaps that would have been our fate if we hadn't ended up on Anush.

- They are kind of blue. A rather rare color in nature.

- Little Ayano-sama? - Ahuri raised her left eyebrow. - He would definitely be very cute! Or she.
- O-o-o? - Ahuli raised her right eyebrow. - Don't worry, Ayano-sama! I will help you take care of him, he will find both a friend and a nanny in me! Just say the word, and I will do everything!

- Unfortunately, no. I'm sorry, Your Highness.

The Aster brothers leave Carneol headquarters and decide later where to go.

- Consider it done. Happy holidays!

At the docks of Erefir, he finds Aiyano unpacking her gifts, Sonata (disguised in something that doesn't resemble morning attire at all, and her ears are hidden under a cap) playing the piano nearby, and Cleona, Ahuri, and Ahuli chatting next to them.

Erefir waits for the departure of the high-ranking guests, pretending to be busy... Studying the cost of tickets in case they need to be updated? Yes, let it be, it will do. If she is noticed, she greets them, but otherwise, it's better not to.

- Strange people," Sanexa could only reply with a sigh, "and do they also consider livestock to be enslaved? If so... then what about grass? A question worthy of a guild of philosophers.

Sirrion jumps into Klin's arms, hinting that he should carry him, as he himself is too lazy to walk.

- ?.. Ha-ha, I don't think so.

- I usually don't pay too much attention to calendar dates, but... maybe you're right. However, I can't say that I have many ideas about how I'm going to spend today.

- Hmmmmmm?............................ - says Ayano Sonate, unable to determine why she is so interested in the random woman who happened to come to this location, until she finally snaps her fingers. - Erephir-dono? Right Pillar-sama? - she says, approaching and waving her hand. - Konnichiwa! Yamagami Ayano, - this introduction is emphasized by a respectful bow. - I've heard many good things about you. How lucky I am to finally meet you face to face in the same location! Well... except for this morning, of course.