Around noon the day after the attack of the Great Sword of the Party God of War, I was walking through the city, dragging my fatigue with me to visit a certain shop.

''Haha ......,''

The distance to the store is not long.
But for some reason, for today, that short journey felt extremely tiring and I let out a sigh.
But that doesn't mean I'm physically tired.
It's a good idea to have a good time with them.
It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of it.

The cause of that fatigue, it was the incident with Narsena last night.

You will be able to find out the best way to get the most out of your own personal computer.
You will be able to find a lot more information on the best way to get to the top of the list.
I can still vividly remember how relieved I was to hear that.
I'm not going to be able to get the same kind of results, but I'm going to be able to get the same kind of results.

...... But a short time later, my peace of mind was shattered when Narsena came to my room, clad in a more revealing loungewear than usual.

No, if that was all it was, it would have been better still.
Yes, it would have been better if Narsena hadn't been in a tipsy mood when she came to my room.

I don't know why, but at that time Narsena was drinking a drink that she doesn't usually drink.
That's why last night's Narsena was so defenseless, as she tried to be overly skinny and, to top it all off, she fell asleep in my room.

Probably this is an expression of Narsena's trust in me.
It's a real honor.
It's a good idea to have a good time with your friends and family.

...... but still, I'm a man too.

If Narsena is left unprotected, my mind is disturbed.
But even though Narsena trusts me, I can't think evil thoughts, so last night I continued to desperately brush off my troubles.

That's the reason for my current inexorable fatigue: ......

Maybe ...... Narsena should have a little more sense of urgency.

Thinking back to last night, I let out those words, filled with an earnest sound.
We should be minimally vigilant, even with someone who is like family.
...... No, I want you to.

While I was thinking about last night's incident, I had arrived at my destination, a shop, a decorator's shop.

'Yeah, I don't see anyone there,'

After making sure there were no people around, I stepped into the store.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time with us.

It's a good thing that you're ...... and not Raoust.

The woman, the owner of the shop, Emily, the wife of an ornamental craftsman, had a soft smile on her face the moment she saw me.

'Hello, Miss Emily,'

I laughed back at Emily and greeted her as well.
Then I almost opened my mouth to get to the point, but I didn't need to say anything beyond that.

'That's what Raust came to ask you about, isn't it the progress of the decorations? You're hot.

Ha ha ......

Before that, Emily-san easily saw through me.
I was embarrassed when Emily gave me one last meaningful look, and I couldn't help but laugh at her.
The next moment, Emily's face turned apologetic and she opened her mouth.

'Actually, it's the progress on the ornaments you ordered, but even though Raust ordered them, my husband, Nasia, was so excited about making them the best they could be, that they're not done yet. I know you want to give it to him as soon as possible, but I'm sorry.

'I see. ......'

I had wanted to get the items I ordered as soon as possible due to the one incident regarding the party's joint house yesterday, and Emily's words made me look a little downcast.

''No, I don't care how long it takes, I'd appreciate it if you could give my regards to Nasia-san.

But the next moment I changed my mind and so I bowed to Emily.
It's true that I could have done it faster, but I've never done anything like that.
But I'm grateful that you prioritize quality more than that.
After all, the ornaments you are ordering now are worth it.

I understand. You can look forward to seeing the result of the delay!

Emily understood how I felt and told me with a smile.
I smiled and nodded at her and left the shop, just to say I'll be back.

I left the decorations shop and walked out feeling refreshed.
As for the decorations I ordered, I'll leave it to Emily and her team.
I'll have to save up enough money to buy the house I want if things go well.
I decided that with a buoyant look on my face, and proceeded towards the guild.

''Huh!''

...... It was then that someone put a hand on my shoulder.

I hadn't even realized there was someone behind me, and I turned around to bounce back, startled by the suddenness of it all.

'It's ......, I finally found you.'

...... What, Mr. Zeke?

...... The next moment, I was surprised to see a human being standing behind me.

With his shoulder on mine, Mr. Zeke was a little out of breath.
It showed that Zeke-san was looking for me quite desperately, and his attitude made me feel uneasy.
I wondered if a super-difficult demonic beast had appeared again.

''W-what's going on?''

I ask that to Mr. Zeke, hoping that his prediction will be missed.

'I need to ask you one thing about Narsena.

......... Huh?

And then, in response to what Zeke told me, I was forced to raise my voice in a dumbfounded voice: ......



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Ten minutes later, me and Mr. Zeke were inside the coffee shop.
We couldn't start a conversation on the side of the road like that, so we came to this place.

'So what's the story about Narsena?'

As soon as I sat down in the chair, I started the conversation.
I feel like I'm rushing the conversation a bit too much, but I can't stop myself from being upset that Mr. Zeke has come to talk about Narsena.
Maybe if the report is that Zeke-san and Narsena are lovers: ......
I let my face pale at its own imagining.

'Yes, no, even if you're that defensive, ...... all I want to hear is why Narsena isn't buying the party coop after asking so much.

......... Huh?

But what Mr. Zeke told me was something I hadn't even imagined.
In the first place, how did Zeke know about the Party Collective?

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this," he said, "but it seems that Lila and Narsena met by chance yesterday, and that's where the subject of the party cozy house came up. I was told by Lila to go ask her why.

I don't know if that question was on my face, but Zeke quickly added that.
And with Zeke's words, my doubts were answered in many ways.
It seems that the reason why Narsena was able to recover so quickly yesterday is because she was consulted by Lila-san.

...... Then again, I didn't expect to be asked why I didn't buy the party co-housing.
It was a situation I hadn't imagined, and for a few moments I wondered what I should do.

'...... Please don't tell anyone other than Lila, especially Narcena.

However, I decided to talk about it on condition that it's not worth hiding, Zeke and Lila.
It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them.
There is no need to hide and worry about such people without a reason.
With that in mind, I start talking.

''Well, first of all, let me assure you that I am by no means averse to buying a joint house. It's just that I thought it would be better to go through the process in order.

Order ......?

At my words, Zeke's face turns suspicious.
I understand that my words are a bit too abstract in their reaction.
...... It seems that I still need to put it into proper, clear words.
I've decided that I'm going to have to be prepared to say that, and I'm a little embarrassed to open my mouth.

''Yes. I'm going to confess to Narcena before I buy the party coop.