Chapter 90 Maya-Chan'S Big News!
"Hey Maya-chan, Is the soundproofing okay?"
'Yeah.'
"We've decided on the 'Operation Overthrow the Royal Family.' We're waiting for Maya-chan's report before taking action."
'Oh, got it. In that case, I better make sure to watch it carefully the day after tomorrow. Maya's responsibility is huge...'
She's making a rare troubled expression. Well, it's understandable. Her actions determine someone else's future. But hey, even Maya-chan and the others were brought here without their consent. They have the right to decide their own future.
"My new mom, who's 132 years old, was really mad."
'132 years old?'
"Yeah, she's a tiger beastmen."
'You're just trying to make Maya laugh again, right? If it's true, it's like super fantasy, isn't it?'
Oh, she doesn't believe it? I totally freaked out at first, for real!
"Fantasy, huh? You know, there's Rosalier-san, right?"
'Huh? Rosalier-san isn't from this side? I thought she was from the southern country, what a surprise!'
So this is what she means by "this side." It seems like she can also be seen as someone from that side. And then, Rosalier-san lifted her hair and adjusted her ears so Maya-chan could hear better.
"Oh yes, that's right. I am from the Black Forest Human tribe. Even though I may not look like it, I'm actually 62 years old."
'Whaaat? 62 years old? No way! And you have long and pointy ears too? ...Fan-ta-sy, here we come!"
Just like before, Maya-chan raises both hands up high and expresses her joy with her whole body. It's such a typical reaction from Maya-chan. So shouting is okay, huh? It seems like wind magic is quite impressive. Or maybe, she's more surprised by Rosalier-san than the grand plan to overthrow the royal family?
Oh, she's already bombarding Rosalier-san with all sorts of questions. It's really her own pace.
'...Even Maya is angry. She was brought here without permission.'
"I guess so."
If she's a third year high school student, she has school. And she might have decided to go to higher education or get a job.
'Because, I can't play MMOs (games) anymore, you know? And after working part-time, I finally managed to increase the memory to 32, and was planning to start streaming games. Besides, I still wanted to read the continuation of that anime and that manga...'
"You have the same reason as me except for streaming!"
Yes, Rosalier-san is smiling at us. I didn't think about streaming though. No matter how modest I look at her, this kid is an otaku.
'But, if Maya hadn't been sitting on your right at that time, Uncle Tatsuma wouldn't have come over here with us, right? If that were the case, I wonder what would have happened to Maya and the others right now?'
"Huh?"
'Maya is trying to sit on the right, but Asaya-kun is always over there. Mahiru-chan is obsessed with Asaya-kun'
"Huh?"
'Wouldn't it make me like a pervert if someone found out that Maya was sniffing and sniffling on uncle's shirt? So I had no choice but to go to Mahiru-chan.'
"Huh?"
'Because uncle, you used "gumoa", right? Maya and others also used "Gumoa". That smells so good.'
"Is 'Gumoa' a laundry detergent with fabric softener?"
That's the one from the famous commercial, right? It's the ultimate version that doesn't need ironing and doesn't wrinkle even if you do it carelessly. It's a bit expensive, but it also has a deodorizing effect.
'Oh yeah, it has a really nice smell. And you know, that day, Mahiru-chan finally came to the right side, didn't she? Asaya-kun also came to the middle. It was a good timing, so I tried to ask, "Hey, uncle, are you Ryuma?"'
"Really?"
'Yeah, it's true.'
"But why did you know that I'm 'Ryuma'?"
'Because, uncle, you didn't take the bus only when you went to Okinawa, right? The photos you sent me from the sightseeing spots were so much fun.'
"Oh."
'Also a little while ago, when Maya sent a message on the bus, it immediately made a sound 'ping.' There's no doubt about it. My prey is surprisingly close.'
"Prey, huh. I see, so that's what happened."
'Yeah. So, the other day, I was surprised when the messages suddenly all turned to read. It was really you afer all.'
"Oh, the consecutive 'ping'."
'Hahaha.'
"Tatsuma-sama and Maya-san, you two really look like siblings, don't you?"
'Really? With Maya, there was a time when I thought you and Rosalier-san looked like siblings, right?'
"Is that so?"
'Yeah. The eyes of a big sister looking at a hopeless little brother. Just like when Maya looks at Mahiru-chan.'
"Maya-chan, isn't she your little sister?"
'No, Mahiru-chan is no good. She had slightly better grades than Maya, but with Asaya-kun, their relationship is a mess.'
"A mess, huh. Is it that bad?"
'Yeah. Rather than a fulfilling couple, more like a foolish couple? It's even more sticky and messy than a romantic comedy manga.'
"Wow, that might be unbearable to watch."
'Right? Nelliza-san, the officer in charge of Maya and them, do you remember? She complains. She once said, "Can't you do something about those two?" When I said, "There's nothing I can do," she went home with drooping shoulders.'
That's so crazy.
"Seriously, it's a major shock."
'I've gotten used to it. To be honest, I think I feel lonely. I think I'm scared. You see, every day Maya's life feels like an MMO and it's so much fun, but it's not the same for Mahiru-chan and Asaya-kun, right? Definitely. Nelliza-san said she'd find a way for us to go back, but it's impossible, isn't it? Uncle.'
"Yeah. The person who became my mother said there's no precedent for this."
That's what Privia-san said. I'm pretty sure it's been at least 100 years.
'I knew it. I feel bad for the homeroom teacher, but Maya doesn't really have any regrets. But you know, Mahiru-chan's school and Maya's job were both decided. It's a good thing it was before paying the enrollment fee, right?'
"Maya-chan had a job?"
'Yeah. I went for an interview as a joke, and I got the job. Plus, they said they'd cover the tuition for the second part of the engineering department. It was the best company, you know?'
Even though it was a joke, it's really impressive that Maya-chan still passed.
"I didn't know that was a thing."
'Yeah. It's called 'Balus System Entertainment.' It sounds like a company that would bring about doom just by saying its name. But at the same time, it's a super famous game company. You know about it, right?'
"Wow! Isn't that where I used to work?"
'Really?'
"Yeah, seriously. I was in their PR department. I was behind the scenes though."
That's a huge miss. It wasn't just the bus, but also the office?
'Seriously? ...Oh yeah, remember that famous cute PR (Public Relation) girl who was at the game show?'
"Oh, you mean our acting president? And her age is unknown."
'Huh?'
"She was famous, you know? With alias Loli kyonyu ba (Loli Oppai Baba)-- Oh, hold on, looks like someone's here."
Just out of habit, I looked around and saw Rosalier-san looking surprised, with an expression like, "What's wrong?"
'Really?'
"Yeah. When I was in high school, there were rumors that she was already a companion in a new game at a game show."
'You shouldn't judge based on appearances.'
"Yeah. I've realized it. There are unimaginable beings in the world."
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