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I’m glad that it’s close to the school. The guards from Kouzuki security service in front of the gate saluted, probably because Reika’s in the passenger seat As expected, Reika in her boyish appearance stands out.

Geez, late, you’re all late!

Mao-chan and Katsuko-nee meet us up at the entrance.

Sorry

Nagisa hugs her daughter.

Anyway, everyone’s waiting!

Being hugged by her mother, Mao-chan smiles.

Err, the dinner is at Agnes’ room, right?

I asked Katsuko-nee.

Yes, I’m sure you’ll be surprised

By what? Kyouko-san and the gang finished the construction in no time

Construction?

You’ll see when we get there

Anyway, we can’t let everyone wait further.

We didn’t change our clothes and head straight to Agnes’ basement Then.

Oh, you finally arrived

Kyouko-san and Miss Cordelia welcomes us in the room that isー

Twice as wide. The room partitioning the next room was taken away.

We bought a chainsaw on the way back. Then, we did it in one go. We cut them into big chunks so the waste materials were already transported to the upper floor. It’s dangerous for these little children if it’s just lying around As expected of Kyouko-san, she works fast

Or rather, she just casually bought a chainsaw

It’s gotten wider now so I can train here too

Margo-san said.

Yeah, true, it’s about the size of a basketball court Or rather, this is the original size. This basement was an atelier for the guests that come to the mansion. This is for a person who likes art who would like to paint a prostitute But. Agnes seems to be confused by the expanded room. She’s clinging to Mana and Ruriko closely. Then, Mao-chan joins them. As someone who made a cake together with her, they seem to be close already Edie tries to join the group, but Agnes isn’t good with Edie so she hides behind Mana. Edie shows aWhy?face

Now then, I’m sorry to keep everyone waiting. Let’s eat!

Katsuko-nee, the homemaker of themansiondeclares

Today, it’s hand-rolled sushi!

Running down from the upper floor, opening the refrigerator, Katsuko-nee takes out the sashimi, shellfish, and vegetables.

Tuna, sea bream, tied mackerel, boiled octopus, shellfish, salad dressing, then Each of them is quite a lot

I wasn’t able to buy outside lately so for today, it’s all fresh ingredients!

Katsuko-nee smiles

The nori is over there. The rice is.

Ah, I’ll do it

Nagisa rolls up her sleeves and transfers the cooked rice from the huge rice cooker.

What is a hand-rolled sushi?

Ruriko asks.

Yes, yes, that’s a good question

Nei comes forward.

First, you put the rice on top of the nori

Nei’s white and long fingers move skillfully

Then, you put on what you like, fish, shellfish, or vegetable, and roll it over!

Nei rolls it down neatly

Then, you put on the soy sauce, I’m going ahead, Itadakimasu!

She takes a bite!

Yes, that’s delicious!

Margo-san whispers to my ear.

Katsuko-san did this since the cake-baking was popular

I see Agnes who’s always been served a finished meal.

She must be interested in making her own hand-rolled sushi.

Can I do it well?

It’s fine! Let’s make it together! Agnes-chan too

Mana speaks to the worried Ruriko and to Agnes too

Somehow, she feels composed. But still, having an interaction with everyone like this is very effective. As expected of Katsuko-nee, she knows.

I’ve made egg soup and Caesar salad too so eat up

She said, smiling.

Katsuko, before that

Kyouko-san said.

The seafood today are all Cordelia’s treat!

Huh, why?

Yes. I lost my bet with Kyouko! So, everyone, eat a lot!

Miss Cordelia says feeling a bit frustrated.

In exchange for that, I’ll give you a special wine

Saying that Margo-san takes out several white wines.

My, aren’t these all branded?

I took it from the wine cellar of the mansion. Katsuko, I don’t mind the price from when the guest delivered it, just drop it on my acount No, it’s fine if it’s the price at the time of purchase No, just let me, Minaho’s annoying in that regard

Kyouko-san stabs the screw on the first bottle.

The young ones will be having juice or tea

Nagisa said.

I want at least a sip

Mana said

Since she’s a daughter of Shirasaka house, she must’ve drunk wine before. She’s been taken to a restaurant by her Grandfather, Ichikawa-san.

Not today. Agnes and others would imitate you

Margo-san tells Mana gently

Ah, I see, it can’t be helped then

Mana’s convinced, so she smiled.

I will drink! I’m already an adult!

Nei laughs.

Adult? At what country’s law?

Margo-san smiles at Nei.

Margo-oneechan, this room is in France right now

Then it can’t be helped

Regardless of the law, Nei should be an adult from Agnes’ eyes

Ah, does Edie not want to drink?

It’s fine, she’s from an assassination cult so she shouldn’t be drinking alcohol except for religious ceremonies

Kyouko-san said.

You can’t be an assassin if you’re alcoholic you know?1 Besides, Americans are conservative so it’s unlikely for them to let children drink alcohol

I see.

Here, Yoshi-kun!

Meanwhile, Megu pours tea on my glass.

For the others too. Megu’s a girl who works silently on this kind of scene.

Everyone, hold your glasses

The one who takes lead on times like this is Kyouko-san, the patriarch.

Well then, cheers!

Cheers! Itadakimasu!

Then, the meal begins

Like this, you do it this way, Agnes-chan

Mana instructs Agnes how to make hand-rolled Sushi right away.

Edie is imitating from the side. Ruriko

Ruriko, you’re doing well

Whatever she does, it’s elegant and done neatly

Onii-sama, it’s my first time eating this kind of meal

No, I’m the same

Well, I’ve seenhand-rolled sushion Television but

Eating it for real is.

Is that so?

Yeah, I’m the same with Ruriko

Ruriko smiles happily

I’m having fun

Ruriko?

It’s my first time having so much fun during meal

She’s an Ojou-sama in Kouzuki house right.

She pays attention to the servants at home, to the people outside. Always alone with Yoshiko-san, I think she must have it hard

It’s fine, just eat

Yes, Onii-sama

Ruriko elegantly opens her mouth and takes a bite.

Non, non, Ruriko, you should open your mouth wide and munch it widely! Munch!

Nei opens up her mouth widely and takes a big bite.

My!

Ruriko’s surprised and laughs.

There’s nobody here but Ruriko’sfamily! So you can eat inelegantly! Okay?

Yes, Nei-oneesama

But still.

Edie takes a bite, and she looked surprised.

Ah, could it be that it’s Edie’s first time eating raw fish?

Nei realized, and talked to Edie in English.

Edie replies showing a confused face.

What did she say?

Yeah. It’s really her first time eating Japanese food Then, should we prepare something else for Edie? Meat or something baked?

Katsuko-nee asks, but

No, she mentioned that Agnes and Mana are eating it deliciously so she wants to try it too

Nei translates Edie’s words.

Hearing that, Mana

Agnes-chan, make a sushi for Edie-chan

Agnes.

Agnes makes it?

Yes and Mana will make one for Agnes-chan Then, I will make Mana-san’s sushi

Ruriko joins in

Then, Mao will make one for Papa!

Everyone decided to present hand-rolled sushi to the other

Here

Agnes hands the sushi she made to Edie.

Mana speaks English. I think it’sAgnes made this for you Edie’s deeply impressed And she eats it without adding soy sauce Good!