[ES!! Era Year 1] For My Lord!
Shinobu wants to show his appreciation for Mao's hard work…
Season: ES 1st Year, Summer
Location: Student Council Office
Shutatata…♪ Sengoku Shinobu is here at your service!
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Err, Isara-dono is completely still with his head facing down on the table~!?
What happened, Isara-dono!? Hang in there~! (Shakes Mao by the shoulders)
Uu, I feel so dizzy… What’s goin’ on~?
Ah, thank the heavens! Isara-dono spoke!
You look utterly exhausted… Are you alright?
Ahh, yep yep, I’m fine. But thanks for waking me up.
A lot of our regular work got delayed after I poured all my time preparing for the Tanabata Festival, so I tried going through a bit of the backlog, but… It seems like I fell asleep at one point.
That makes sense, considering all the event preparation and the event itself. You were occupied with a dizzying load of work.
And just when it had all ended on a safe note, we then had the aftermath work to deal with right after.
We’ve only just gotten through all that this week, too.
Now that it’s all done and we’re back to our usual duties, I guess the exhaustion just hit me all at once. I’m spent…
But that still can’t be an excuse for the Student Council President to sleep in the middle of his work.
No, no! It is completely understandable. Its scale was seven times greater than last year, after all! Seven!
You managed to get through an event that massive without any problems, so I doubt anyone would complain if you took a small nap!
Ahaha, you’re so kind, Sengoku~
You were exhausted during last year’s Tanabata Festival, but you’re so full of energy this year. I can tell how reliable you’ve gotten~♪
Ehehe… My steady training has come to fruition… is what I’d like to say here, but—
Truth is, right after the Tanabata Festival was over, I was so exhausted that day that I cannot even recall how I got back to Seisoukan, nor when I went to bed…
So I’ve only just gotten a little bit of my energy back this morning.
Besides, as the leading force of the council, you were running about everywhere much more than any of us, no?
Then you immediately started on the aftermath work as soon as Tanabata Festival ended, without ever taking a rest inbetween…
You are always working the hardest among everyone, Isara-dono, and that is just another reason I highly respect you. I am extremely thankful for everything you do…♪
S-Sengoku~…!
Wawah—!? What’s the matter?
You made me feel like I really did work hard with your praise… I just felt so grateful.
What do you mean? You’re always working hard, Isara-dono, and this event was no exception~♪
It is because you’re our president that I can do my part in the council with peace of mind.
Ahh~ Your words hit deep into my weathered body…
……Sorry to ask you this, but could you praise me a li’l more until I get my energy back?
…?
All the praise you give me for every little thing I do always motivates me to work hard, y’know~
As long as I have your praise, I should be able to get through this massive backlog in a day! Please!
Jeez, the most I can provide for such pleads is hyorogan, you know~?
(…Mm~. Truthfully, praise is something I can easily provide as I have much to say, but…)
(Will that truly be enough? Surely there’s something else I can do for Isara-dono’s sake—)
Location: Yumenosaki Kitchen
Next day…
—Allow me to thank you again! Fushimi-dono, I’m ever so grateful for your help in my “Showing my appreciation for Isara-dono” plan!
However, you were just as busy on that day, so I feel apologetic for making you help me out after consulting you…
Fufu, I don’t mind.
I was just thinking of honoring the Young Master for his hard work, and you had given me the exact opportunity I was hoping for, Sengoku-sama.
I’m glad to hear that, then!
Without your wisdom, I would have never thought of bringing him a sherbet as refreshment~
The weather is still very hot, after all. So I racked my brain for something cold and delicious, as well as something easy to make even in the academy’s kitchen… and came up with this option.
The fruits were kept frozen from the morning, and I chose ones that are effective for relieving fatigue…♪
Fuoooh!! I expect nothing less from you, Fushimi-dono! Allow me to assist you with the preparation at least!
…Well, so I say, but the only things I can do are measuring ingredients, mixing in a blender, or serving on a plate…
That will suffice. Your feelings in your actions will surely reach Isara-sama, as well.
…Mhm, I’ll pour all my feelings into it!
(As the retainer to his lord, I exchanged vows with Isara-dono to serve him—)
(Although I am happy to know that he’s satisfied with my presence or praise alone…)
(I have been appointed to this position by him, so I want to make sure I help him as much as I possibly can! I want to see him happy all the time!)
Fushimi-dono, how is this for the food arrangement?
Right on the mark, if I may say. I have finished making the sherbet, as well…♪
Yaaay~! ♪ Right, we must hurry and bring these to the Student Council before they melt!
I hope Isara-dono and Tori-kun enjoy them~♪
Location: Student Council Office
Please excuse us.
Ah~! They’re finally here! You’re so late, you two!
We don’t have a set time for arrival, so there’s no need to scold them. Well, I won’t deny that I’m always grateful for more people here, though…
Mm?
What’s that you’re holding, Shinobu?
Ermm…
We got through the Tanabata Festival safe and sound, so in hopes of showing my appreciation for Isara-dono, I prepared this sherbet!
I asked Fushimi-dono for his help, so it should be quite effective at relieving fatigue! ☆ I assure you it is tasty as well, of course~♪
Woaah, it looks dang tasty~ But you didn’t have to go all this way for me…
No, this is the least I can do for you.
You work hard every day for the sake of this school, and I wanted to do something for you to show how grateful I am for everything you do…
I want to be of use to you, and I want to make you happy. Please consider this treat as an embodiment of my feelings, and enjoy it as much as you like.
…I see. Thank you, that makes me real happy to hear.
You’re always working as much as you can, so it can worry me a li’l when you mention how you want to do things for my sake, or for everyone’s sake…
But that consideration of yours is what’s so great about you.
Every day, I also think to myself how glad I am that I appointed you as our treasurer. Let’s keep on working together, Sengoku~♪
I-Isara-dono~…!
Hey! The sherbet’s going to melt if you keep standing there feeling emotional, y’know~?
Indeed. Come on now, everyone, please do have a bite before it melts.
Ahaha, good point. Right, Sengoku, let’s eat it together then. Here we go—
Thank you for the food (nin-nin)…♪
