How did we get to this point?

I've known for a long time that I should end things with you once and for all.
"Heh, just keep on running, okay?　If you don't want to lose....hey?
'Hmmm, that's really interesting. You're a brilliant clown, Chartier.
'Haha, maybe you shouldn't say anything too cool.　It's funny, right?　Mr. Ayn.
.....
... ha ha ha.

　Both smiling, Ayn-san and Alice send sparks flying in front of me. Both of them look like they might be carrying a Prajna on their backs, and cold sweat runs down my back.
　Even Kuro is looking at them in turn, as if he can't bypass them.

''Kite........tea.......please.
Oh, thank you.

　But among them, only Isis-san was normal. With a cute smile on her face, she offered me a cup of tea in front of me.






　It all started just a short time ago when we returned to the accommodation together after sleeping on Kuro's lap pillow for about an hour.
　Isis-san joined us, and we all decided to have dinner together.....

''Well then, Chrome-sama, I'll prepare dinner.
Yeah. It's nice to meet you~

　So, in a very natural flow, just as Ayn-san was about to head to the kitchen to make dinner, Alice, who had appeared before I knew it, muttered.

''........If so, shall I make it for you?　I'm well aware of Mr. Kite's preferences, you know.
"...Chartier?　Can I take that as a challenge to me, in other words?
Huh?　It's not that I was trying to pick a fight with Ayn-san. I'm sure Ayn-san will prepare a sumptuous and delicious meal for us, and I'm looking forward to it.......well, sumptuous isn't always good, you know.
...yeah?

　From that point on, something disconcerting began to flow in the air. Perhaps it was at this moment that the first sparks flew.

''........It's quite an interesting joke. You're trying to say that you're superior to me, the maid, right?
''No, no, that's not true - well, I'm probably better than you in terms of making food for Kite to eat, but...''
"...Oh, Ayn?　Hi, Chartier?

　Black also tried to follow up on the situation of the two of them, but.......it was too late.

'Hey, hey, Black?　Are these two not getting along?
'No, it's not!　I mean, I've never been in a fight before!　Normally, Chartier wouldn't be this stubborn.......

　Apparently, it's not that Ain-san and Alice are not on particularly bad terms. According to Black's story, Alice is more likely to pull back when it comes to this kind of atmosphere, but......but this time, Alice seems to be getting stubborn because I got involved.
　........What should we do?






　At present, two cooking tables like those used in cooking shows are set up in front of us, with Ayn-san and Alice standing there respectively. It's like a true cooking showdown.

''........Is it okay to use such ingredients?　Chartier.
''........It's not just about the ingredients being gorgeous. I'm perfectly aware of Kite's preferences!　It's even a perfect episode of 'I cried when I ate a green pepper' once!
How do you know about this?

　I really don't know where my privacy is!　Why is there so much black history being spread every so often!
　It's funny, it's supposed to be a confrontation between Mr. Ayn and Alice, why is the damage coming to us?　Hey, the guardian (Black) can't sit next to me with a resigned look on his face and eat baby sponge cake!

Phi..........

　And why is Mr. Isis acting like a referee, too!　I can't follow this trend anymore!

　With the voice of Isis-san, both of them start to move in unison.
　In the blink of an eye, Ain-san cuts a large amount of food and prepares it in a complicated manner. Alice, who cooks while using several knives in a brilliant manner.
　Honestly, I can't see either of them too fast, but maybe it's an evenly matched attack and defense...?

''I'll do it. Chartier, you're the one I've recognized as evenly matched,
Mr. Ayn, you're the best..................maid of honor.

　.........Well, there's a lot to say......but don't use the word "maid" in the sense of a superhuman, as it should be. Only such a monster Ayn-san is.

　I don't really understand it, but it seems that they recognize each other and a heated battle is going on.
　As I watch this, a white container and spoon are placed in front of me.

...Yes kite.
'What?　Mr. Isis?　What's this?
.... gratin ... made ... for Kite ...
Oh, thank you ... what?

　I have a feeling that something is wrong. Why did Isis-san, who had been acting like a referee earlier, offer me a gluttony as if it was natural to do so?
　I mean, this gratin.......when in the world did you make it?

Kite is coming and I'm making it.
'Oh, I see that's why Isis-san joined up with you later.
Yes.

　It seems that the reason why Isis-san wasn't there when we arrived at this accommodation is because she was making a gratin for me.
　Yeah, this is a thing I'm glad. There's no option of not eating it.

''.........Yes.......ahhhhh.
Now you're ready to--isisis?
I can do it too!

　

''Wait, hey, Isis-san?　I mean, what the hell is that...?
"...gratin.
'No, no, no, I mean, me and Chartier's game...'
There's ... enough for everyone, right?
"...Oh, I see....

　Apparently, Isis-san didn't understand the match between Ain-san and Alice very well. It's true that she didn't say anything direct, and both of them said it like a distant sarcasm.......
　Then, both of them were drained of their venom by the pure Isis-san's smile, and their shoulders slumped in a gulp.

　Black, who was looking at it, took out a blue flag out of nowhere and declared.

''........This is, ummm.......Isis wins!
...what?
"Dinner Showdown for Kite.
"...Yeah?　...I don't know ... but I won.

　After announcing it while tilting her head at Coten, Isis-san turned to Ayn and Alice and gave a cute smile.

''........Chartier and Ain too.......let's eat?　.... together ... it's more ... delicious.
I understand. By the way, Ain-san, that food looks good, doesn't it?　Please feed me.
I don't mind. In return, I'll have your cooking as well.

　After accepting the wishes of the insincere Isis-san and smiling at neither of them, Alice and Ayn-san also set up chairs. Ayn-san then glanced at Kuro and made sure he nodded before sitting down.
　Of course Kuro also put away his baby sponge cake and began to eat the gratin made by Isis-san with a smile.

　Dear Mom and Dad - it was a cooking showdown between Ayn-san and Alice that started unexpectedly, but it didn't end up being settled. However, looking at the two of them who seemed to be enjoying themselves somehow, I thought Kuro was right--I thought it was fine for Aisis-san to win.