The newly built house of Kaito, which can be said to be brand new, and Anima returns to it, dressed in her usual military-style outfit.
　And just as she walked through the front door, Caraway appeared to greet her.

'Welcome back, Anima.'
Oh, I'm back... where's your master?
He's not back yet, but he's probably coming back soon.
Well....

　After nodding at Caraway's words, Anima opens her mouth as they move down the hallway side by side.

'Cara, once I've put together some documents myself, I'll visit my master for a consultation. In the meantime, I'd like you to draw up a contract for me?
Yeah?　Roger that. So that means you're going to invest in the Chamber of Commerce we've seen today.
It's vibrant from the looks of it, and the new products we plan to produce weren't bad either. The company's policies are stable, and we felt we had no problem investing in it.

　Anima takes a document out of the magic box and lightly shows it to Caraway as she explains it to him. The fact that she calls Caraway by his nickname suggests that the two have a close relationship.

''Hmmm, I had the amount of investment and other conditions in mind at the beginning, so that's good?''
'No problem. That and you, it won't take much time to create it... and if you have extra time, you can help Eta and Theta with that.
I'm very trusting. I agree with you as well. Theta has Illness-sama on her side, so I should help Eta first, shouldn't I?

　Eta was preparing the venue for the party with Zwei, who is currently helping out, while Sita was preparing the food to be served at the party with both Ein and Illness.

It's very grateful for the help of Ein-dono and Zwei-dono, but the host of this event is only the master. We can't just leave everything to the two of you, can we?
Yeah. Yeah, yeah. The gifts for the guests you asked for, they arrived safely. No problem, quantity or quality.
Well, do you bag them individually?
It's done. It's all packed up and in storage.
I'm impressed.

　Caraway's physical abilities, of course, but he is also quite good at other things. He originally possessed high physical abilities as a baronet-level high-ranking demon tribe, and he was basically dexterous, so he could handle everything without a hitch.
　In that sense, he was someone that Anima could trust with her work with ease.

''It's finally tomorrow~. As expected, I'm nervous because the invited guests are too big a name.
''Well that's true. But Master must be nervous about hosting his first party. We've got to get ourselves together for the sake of our master we're counting on you too, Cara.
"Of course I'll do my best. Oh, but I got a lot of instructions, so I'd like something in return.
"...what?　Tell me.

　Seeing Caraway smiling a slightly nasty smile, as if he had thought of something in the middle of the conversation, Anima lets out a light sigh.
　Although Caraway is a very talented being, there is also a slightly irritating side to him. He doesn't show that aspect to a pleasant person whom you can say you respect, but he does sometimes say teasing things to Anima, who is his best friend.

"Do you want me to go out with you for a drink next time?　You see, if you let it go, some bear will work incessantly - you need a break from time to time.
'Huh ... as for me, rest is the least I can do.
'No, no, if you talk like that, Miyama-sama will scold you again for 'working too hard', right?
''Gee ... when you say that ...''

　Caraway has lived for a good number of years as a high-ranking demon race. That's why he's good at switching between working hard when he should be working and relaxing when he should be resting.
　Is that why?　The overly serious and hard-working Anima and her chemistry is good, and with Caraway frequently inviting her to take a breather like this, Anima is able to relax in the right way.

''........I understand. Just be moderate enough to not interfere with the next day.
''Yes, yes.
Don't mess with me, Character.
Haha, that's how attractive you are, Miyama-sama.

　Seeing Caraway's brightly smiling expression, Anima was also drained of her venom, and after smiling lightly.......''I relaxed from my shoulders.
　Seeing this, Caraway nodded lightly and told her to switch the conversation.

''Alright, let's switch it up then and get on with it!　I'll help draw up the contract and prepare for the party. Anima's going to sort out the paperwork and talk to Miyama-sama about it.
'Yeah I'm going to join you in helping out after I'm done talking to my master.
All right, so I'm keeping the heavy lifting.
Huh, yeah. I'm on it.

　After reviewing each other's future moves, they walked into the office. Then, Anima muttered in a small voice to Caraway, who was preparing the things needed to prepare the contract.

''Well Cara, it's reassuring to have you here. For taking care of things........I thank you.
What?　
Hey.
"Ha-ha.

　Anima has grown over the past two years. In terms of knowledge, in terms of spirit... both Crom Eina and guidance would be a big part of it, of course, but having a friend like this, a friend with whom she was comfortable... could be a factor that made her grow up so much.