The restaurant that Lilia-san and the others were waiting for was apparently quite popular. When Luna-san and I arrived, there was a long line in front of the store, and Lilia-san and the others were in the middle of it.

''Ah, Kaito-senpai, Luna-san. This way~

　When Yona found me and Luna, she gave me a big wave, so I decided to join her there.


'Yes, I should have left a little earlier. You underestimated the popularity of this place.

　With Luna-san and Lilia-san conversing like that by my side, I line up at the place where Yona and Aoi are.

''It's a huge line.......what the hell is this place?''
It was in the Phantom King's guidebook, and it says they serve some very unusual dishes. It's hard to tell what kind of food they serve just from the name of the dish, but...
Ugh, I'm starving.

　Aoi answers my question and Yona complains about her hunger.
　Hmmm. It's true that if there's this much of a line, I can expect it, but it's going to take a lot of time.......

''Kaito-senpai!　Can't you do something about it with your senior's special invitation?
Well, I don't know.　I've heard about the fee being waived or something, but will they give you priority in your order?
''I understand how you feel, Yona, but even Lilia-san's platinum rank didn't work, so it must be difficult even for Kaito-san's.''

　It wasn't just the two of them, Lilia-san and the others seemed to be fed up with this queue, but it's hard to change to another restaurant now when you've made it this far.
　It seems that even the higher level invitations don't allow us to prioritize our order, so, well, I guess we'll just have to wait patiently?

　Just as I was thinking this, a person who looked like a shopkeeper walked toward me from near the front of the line.
　The person then stops in front of me, bows politely and then opens his mouth.

''........Are you sure you are Miyama Kaito-sama?
'What?　Yes, sir, you do?
Thank you very much for coming to our restaurant today. We have a 'VIP' table for you and your companions, please join us.
Huh?

　We all nodded our heads at the waiter who told us he had a separate table for us, because I hadn't warned him I was coming here, much less made a reservation.
　I didn't announce that I was coming to this restaurant, much less make a reservation. So, why is there such a thing as a VIP seat available as a matter of course?

　Then, as if he sensed the question, the waiter smiled calmly and told him, "By order of the Sixth King, all of the 'restaurants' that exist in the city where this event will take place will have VIP seats 'for Miyama-sama and his companions only'.

''By order of the Sixth King, all of the 'restaurants' that exist in the city that will be this venue will have VIP seating for 'Mr. Miyama and his companions only'. Of course, our restaurant also has a private room with a large view.
...What?
........it's a face pass. Kaijin-senpai, I didn't expect you to pass my face.
''Well I should say quintessential, or should I say again, you're a stable pleasant person.

　As for the evaluation from the two juniors, I really want to hear it at length once. It's easier to understand Lilia-san, who is still looking into the distance with her head in her hands.

　Although I'm stunned, I'm grateful that I don't have to wait to eat, so I follow the waiter's directions to move.

　The seats we were led to were very scenic, as the term "private viewing room" implies.
　As expected, there didn't seem to be a large table for everyone to sit at, so we were divided into groups of several people to sit at the table, and I, along with Aoi and Yona, ended up in the otherworldly group.

''........Miyama-sama, the head chef has said that he would love to greet you after dinner, how about it?''
'What?　Oh, yes. I understand.
Thank you. Now, let me prepare our signature dish.
Oh, please.

　Clerk, please don't come over here I'm not used to this kind of situation at all, so please go over to Lilia-san.

This is the beverage menu.
....

　Looking at the menu that was handed to me, I saw the names of the various items on the menu.......but I have no idea.


So, would you like me to choose?
Please.

　I asked for help from Lilia-san who was next to me and handed her the menu, and she seemed to be familiar with it as she placed her order. Apparently, she also has a firm grasp on people who can't drink alcohol.
　It's really good that Lilia-san is here.

''........Kaito-senpai, what kind of food will be served?''
Hmmm. It seems to me that the interior is decorated like a French restaurant in terms of atmosphere. What do you think, Aoi?
'I'm sure it's an upscale restaurant but I think the table setting is a little different from the French.

　I've been wondering for a while now, is Aoi a pretty good place to be a young lady?　I can judge it by the table setting and all that.

　As I was getting excited about the fine cuisine I hadn't seen yet... a little later, the appetizers were brought in along with the drinks.

'It is the hors d'oeuvre 'Pale Pig Presence'
Aoi, what is the presentation?
'It's a steaming. It's not something you'd normally find in an hors d'oeuvre, although cheeks and such are standard.
"...No, I mean, this....
Yeah, well I'm surprised too.

　When I asked Aoi about the food brought to me in a whisper, she told me with a somewhat puzzled look on her face.
　I can understand why Aoi is confused. Or perhaps the three of us are all feeling the same.

''........Aoi-chan.
Yeah.
...Yona-chan.
Yes, I know the name of this dish.
...then, go ahead.
"[Pigs feet...]

　Yes, the dish that was brought to us was........unmistakably 'pig's feet'.

　Dear Mom, Dad - I was having dinner with Lilia-san and the others at a high class restaurant, I was surprised at the VIP treatment, but what surprised me most of all - the food that came out looked familiar.