It's been a while, Ike.

You need to leave.

　My husband and I were the only people in the office.

　Suddenly, the space in front of the master's desk became limp and distorted. The one who came out of it was a witch wearing pitch-black clothes and a pitch-black hat - Mr. Cephiro.

　The master's reaction to Sephiro-sama's majestic appearance was cold.

You've come a long way and your first words are 'go home'. I don't remember raising you that way.

I don't remember being raised.

I changed your diaper.

That again? .........What do you need?　I don't think there's anything urgent at the moment.

Yes, I have no business to attend to. I had to run some errands in the neighborhood. It's good to see you.

''Then that's even more reason for you to leave. Even if you were the head of an army, the Demon King's Army wouldn't have enough time to sell oil in a place like this.

You're cold. You're cold. I came all this way for you.

I didn't ask for it. As you can see, I'm busy right now. I can't afford to be bothered with you.

Ugh, you're a terrible person. Is that what you are in your blood?

He's human. You know that.

That's not what I'm saying, but it's boring. We're here to renew old acquaintanceships, and you've come too far.

　Sephiro-sama puffed out her cheeks and turned away sulkily.

　According to the master, Sephiro-sama was a witch who had lived for hundreds of years, but she seemed somehow childlike and cute.

　And.
　Cephiro-sama's eyes stared at me intently.
　.........?　What's going on?

Ike. Ike, she's bored.

Oh, I see. Then why don't you just go home and do your research?

I'm not bored of that kind. It's a desire to talk to an intimate acquaintance.

You have other people working for you besides me. There's Bayo, Kushana... and maybe a secretary who seems to be capable.

"I can't have a casual conversation with them. Boring. But Ike says he's busy. He turns his back on work rather than a concubine like his sister.

''The truth is, it's a lot of work. It's not easy for the local lords either.

Jaka.
　And.

　I thought Sephiro-sama disappeared from the scene in an instant - and the next moment, he was standing right beside me.

　I was so surprised that I couldn't speak.
　What in the world did he do?　Is it called magic?
　With a suspicious grin, Cephiro hugs me on the shoulder.

I'll let him deal with it instead. I've never really talked to your maid much, come to think of it. It's just the thing to pass the time.

What are you going to tell Satie?

　Master stops his work and turns around.

　It's hard to tell through the mask, but the master seemed angry. The look through the mask was so sharp that Satie couldn't help but shudder.

　However, Cephiro-sama doesn't seem to mind and is smiling at you.

It's just a matter of chatting with you. It's what's called girl talk. He knows you are human, doesn't he?　Then I'll be able to talk to you without any hesitation.

You're not going to put words in my mouth that you don't need.

'On the other hand, is there something you don't want me to blow up?　Do you think you're holding a dark secret from your mistress?　Hmm?

Huh.

　The master is letting out a sigh.

　He presses his eyebrows together and seems to be in thought. Master, do you really hate it when I talk to Cephiro?

　There was a lot of things I wanted to hear from Master Cephiro.
　Mainly stories about your husband's childhood.
　He must have been a lovely child. I would love to hear stories like that.

　After a while, the master looked up and said to me in a resigned voice.

I'd love to hear that story," he said in a resigned voice, "...Sati.

Mm. Don't forget the best red wine from Peruna.

I've heard.

I'm sorry, sir.

　I bow my head with a smile.
　Through the mask, the master is looking at me.
　I feel like I'm doing something a little bad, and it's a secret that I'm very excited.