Now, how can I compare my current state of mind to that of a tortoise with its arms and legs retracted into its shell, or a hedgehog with spiked, menacing hairs all over its body... What's clear is He's not going to open up to us.
　Think! Think!　Due to Fate's character, there is no way she would listen to me if I told her to work without thinking. The ideal thing to do is to get them to want to work on their own accord, but it's not as easy as it sounds.
　On the other hand, if you don't talk to them, they won't be able to get a clue to the solution. First of all, try not to stimulate him gently....

.........Mr. Fate, are you okay?
Ugh....Kai-chan.....

　When I call out to her as gently as possible, a teary-eyed Fate-san glances at me through a gap in the futon.
　It's safe to say that I'm still maxed out in my vigilance, and my first mission is to get Fate-san's face out of the futon.

''........Kai-chan won't torture me any more......I did my best, didn't I!
'Yes, yes, I think Miss Fate is doing a great job.
'Right!　Because I've already worked two days in a row!　It's the longest ever!　I've worked hard enough!

　Lowest hurdle ever!　I don't know how much this person really doesn't work.............he said he wants to be a NEET, but I think he's NEET enough.
　I, no, no...............................If I say something negative, it will be an instant mission failure. You have to hold back here and lift up Fate-san.

You're right. Fate-san, you worked hard........I wasn't able to see your work, but you were so cool when you entered the city!
Really?　Was I ... cool?
''Yes.
Oh, I see.........

　To be honest, I thought I was overreacting and over-lifting, but it seemed to make me happy in Fayt-san's eyes, and Fayt looked up from the futon with a sly smile on his face.
　Alright!　
　But it's no use.

I think it's great that you're working, but as for you, you don't want to work anymore, do you?
Yeah. Oh no, I just want to laze around. Work is so boring and...
''That's right. Fate-san is the supreme god, and you inevitably have a lot of work to do... and it's a terrible thing to have it dragged out.
'I really do!　It was supposed to end yesterday!　I hate the word overtime!

　As I earnestly affirmed Fate-san and showed her that I'm on her side, little by little she got on board with my story. It's a good trend........but I need another push here.
　First of all, I need to get Fate-san's mind back to the point where she might be willing to work.
　Fate-san seemed almost uninterested in others, and she wouldn't be moved by the flow of the senators, Shea-san and Hart-san being in trouble or anything like that.

　Then what to do........cite something fun for Fate-san!

'It's just, Miss Fate. I need to remind you of one thing.
...what?
'Mr. Fayette, you're going to date me when you're done here, right?
Uh-huh. Yeah, but?

　The date is no longer an option at this point. You are not the kind of person who will work without food, and this level of concession is a necessary part of the bargaining process.

It's a good idea to have a date with him or her, so you want to enjoy it, right?
Of course, of course...
But I'm a tiny person and I'm sure I'd care about that.
...What?

　While being careful not to take it in the direction that Fate-san is bad, she continues to speak in a slightly depressed voice.

'What if Fate-san gets mad at Kronor-san for not doing her job... I'm sure I'll be thinking about that during our date. It would be nice if I could switch it off as well as Fate-san, but I think it would be difficult for me to do so.
Kai-chan.
'So I'm a little scared. I was looking forward to it so much. I was really looking forward to my date with Fate, and I thought maybe I wouldn't be able to truly enjoy it...
....

　I'm not lying. I'm exaggerating a bit, but it's true to say that I'm enjoying and looking forward to going out with Fayette-san for whatever reason.
　And it's also true that if Fate-san doesn't do her job, she'll be worried about it.

'Ka, Kai-chan................Was she that excited about her date with me?

　As I tell her while showing a bit of exaggerated distress, Fate-san slowly pulls her upper body out of the futon.
　It came!　Opportunity!　This is the point of attack!　We're going to fold in at once!

''Yes ... in fact, I even prepared a 'present' to give to Fate-san on our date.
'Present!　Kai, to me!

　........sorry, this is a lie. And, but it won't be a problem if you dash off to buy it after Fate goes to work, so it's not a lie.

'Yes. I want to have the best date with Fate-san. Something that both me and Fate-san can truly enjoy...
...Ugh, uh ...
'So, Miss Fate. Just for today, will you do a little bit for me?
Ummmmm... but what should I do...

　It's starting to shake!　That's good, that's good. I'm going to make this thing go away but I need one more push, one more deciding factor.
　But I'm just saying, I'm not in the mood for any more pomp and circumstance when it comes to dating, so is there anything else I can offer you?
　Yeah, yeah....

If you come home tired from work, Fayette, I'll... well, I'll give you a massage or something if you want?
A massage?　Kai, body touch me!
Yeah, yeah, well it's just a massage, but...

　I feel like I've been converted in a strange direction, but my suggestion of giving you a massage if you do some serious work seemed to interest Fate-san more than she expected, and she bounced off the futon she was wearing and got up.

I'm not going to be able to do anything about it. Then, well, I guess I can try a little harder...
Oh, thank you!
Mmmm, all right, I'm motivated!　Well, I'm going to go finish it quickly then!
Oh, yes. Have a good day.

　It seems that I was able to successfully turn on Fate-san's motivation switch, and she ran out of the room at great speed.
　

　As I was thinking about this and looking in the direction that Fate-san had left, a hand was suddenly placed on both of my shoulders from behind me.

''........Eh?　Mr. Shea?　Mr. Hart?
How much do you want?　I'll pay you what you ask for, and I guarantee you'll be treated well.
''........Motivating the God of Fate to work......what a rare and wonderful talent. We can't let it get buried!
What?　Huh?

　While grabbing me with a firm grip, Shea-san and Hart-san turn their eyes with tremendous strength.
　Or rather, it's the first time I've ever seen Shea-san make eye contact with me.

''.........then it's fine if you're the No. 2 among the God of Fate's subordinates.
'Yes!　You'll be treated with the best possible care!　I urge you to come to the God Realm!
....

　It was a very earnest and sorrowful plea........Mr. Fate.......how much work do you normally force your subordinates to do?　Even Shea, whose eyes are bleeding.

　Dear Mom and Dad - I feel like this has happened to me before. Specifically, I remember being told the same thing by one of the Supreme Gods. It really seems that everyone is having a hard time with regard to Mr. Fate - I've been recruited into the God Realm again.