This wont do! As a student of the Knight Academy, you should focus on your training!!

Geez, youre so naggy, Glis. Even Mother said its fine.

I have been tasked! The Marquis asked me to make sure there wont be any pest get near you, Rani!

My, you didnt need to worry about it. Hes just jealous that someone else is going to take his daughter from him.

You should be worried about it, Aunt!

This was backfiring. Rafinha would only grow rebellious against Inglis.

The Marquis asked me so because he treasures Rani! And I am of the same opinion! It is still too early for Rani for such things!

Ahahaha Im sorry, big sister, Rafinha. Inglis just doesnt want Rafinha to be taken away from her as well. Shes just like the Marquis.

Th-, thats not it, Mother! I am just doing my duty as her Squire!

Fufufu. Im sure my husband will just say the same thing.

Uu?!

Perhaps that was true. The way the Marquis saw Rafinha and the way Inglis saw Rafinha was probably the same.

Thank you, little Glis. You really do cherish Rafinha, dont you? You too, Rafinha, listen to what little Glis said, okay?

Eeh? But you said the opposite before!

Its fine! Its little Glis whos been treasuring the most you all this time, isnt it?

Well, thats true, but

Aunt!!

Apparently, Glis Aunt was siding with her. And then, her mother Selena turned to Leone and Liselotte who came with them.

Are you two, their friends? Forgive me for the late introduction. Im Inglis mother, Selena. This is my sister, Irina.

Thank you for always looking after our daughters.

They greeted them properly, ladylike, and with the manner of adult women.

Many thanks for your kind attention. I am Liselotte Alt

Rafinha then interrupted Liselotte who was just about to say her family name.

Mother, Aunt, let me introduce you! This is Liselotte, and this is Leone.

Rafinha deliberately omitted their family names as she introduced them. Leones family, the Olpha Household, was greatly scrutinized by the public due to Leons resignation from his position as a Holy Knight.

The mothers were well aware of Leons actions and what actually happened in Ymir, even if it was from hearsays. So they shouldnt have a bad impression of Leon and the Olphas

Even so, it was also true that it would be hard for Leone to say her own family name to them. That was why Rafinha interrupted Liselotte and introduced them without saying their family names. They might find it out sooner than later, but there was no necessity for it to be now.

As if trying to give her a hint, Rafinha secretly winked at Liselotte. Liselotte seemed to grasp it just from that.

Ah.Right! It is us who have been helped a lot by them.

Rafinhas kindness and consideration for people like this made Inglis feeling a bit proud of her.

I, too, have been treated well by them.

Leone smiled and nodded.

Ah, thats right Mother. You see, the Weissmall Troupe is in the Capital now! Both of us are going to perform, so you two have to come and see! And then, you see!

Hold on, Rani. Why dont we change places first? Were running out of time

Thats a good idea. Your rehearsal is approaching, sowhy dont you four take a tour around the Capital, have a good cup of tea at a fashionable cafe, and then go to the rehearsal once youre done.

No, were going to the cafeteria! Hurry!

Youre right! Principal, can we put our mothers share of tea in the all-you-can-eat deal?

O-, of courseit wont hurt.

Principal Miliera judged that just some cups of tea would be fine. It was hard to say no here, with two of her students parents present. It wasnt long until the rehearsal start, and the speed at which Inglis and Rafinha ate should considerably slow down as they were catching up on a lot of things with their mothers. As a result, the damage to the budget would be considerably less, or so she hypothesized.

But then

BAM! BAM!

Two large plates of piled high-up pasta arrived on their table in the cafeteria.

Long time no see! Double Extra-Large All-Topping Super Spicy Pasta!

Looks so good!

Nom! Nom! Nom! Nom!

Inglis and Rafinha furiously thrust their forks into the plates in front of them.

Waidh? Idh whooks sho ghaud waidh? Whee awwaws eeid deys, yeh shee! (Right? It looks so good, right? We always eat these, you see!)

Dhe Pwinshepaw khynly awfered us an aww yew caun eeid diya, wheeh wah a yafsafa! (The Principal kindly offered us an all-you-can-eat deal, which was a lifesaver!)

Leone and Liselotte who watched it from the side sighed to themselves.

Th-, theyre just like always they cant even talk properly with all these stuff in their mouths, and yet

I-, I thought they would be behaving well with their mothers presenttheir appetite won over them, didnt it?

Unaware of their comments, Inglis and Rafinha were just smiling wide.

Rafinha

Inglis

The mothers called them with a low, groan-like voice. They would surely be scolded for being so improper, thought Leone and Liselotte, but

Ask for two more portions!

Yesh!

BAM! BAM!

Dyah me, iwhs weayyi gud! Aun iys fweeh dho, hau dewayfuw (Dear me, it really is good! And its free too, how delightful.)

Whuih wewwe wowwiyed abhot yehr meaws, bhud dish shouwd be fain! (We were worried about your meals, but this should be fine!)

Waight?! (Right?!)

Hafwing yhouh dwoo yoyning aus heyah maggs idh evwen dashdiah. (Having you two joining us here makes it even tastier).

Nomnomnomnomnomnom!!

The speed of the two mothers was just as fast, if not faster than Inglis and Rafinha.

Ah, I-, I see, that habit of Inglis and Rafinha

Th-, they inherited it from their mothers!

Th-, the monstersthe monsters have doubled!!

The fours platters were emptied in no time at all.

Mhmm, so delish!

It has been a while since weve had it, so it tastes even more delicious. I can never get enough of them.

W-, wellEveryone, isnt it time for the rehearsal to start?

We still have time to eat two more servings. Lets get eating! Well go with the Double Extra-Large All-Toppings Bechamel Sauce Pasta for each of us!

Me too. I still want to eat the bribes from the troupe, so Ill have something light like that.

Then, two more portions each for the mother team.

Thats Mother and Aunt for you, theyre adults. We still cant beat them.

Gotcha! Then, auntie! Six more servings for the Double Extra-Large All-Topping Super Spicy Pasta and the Double Extra-Large All-Topping Bechamel Sauce Pasta~!

Rafinha cheerfully made her way to the kitchen and placed the order.

Im sorry, Miss Principal, you even treated us.

However, I am now reassured to leave these kids here in this environment. Thank you very much.

AhahaAhahahahaha! This much is nothing!

Replied Principal Miliera with a very, very strained smile on her face.

Hey, Mother, come watch our rehearsal after were done eating! The show is coming up soon and I want you to watch us before you return to Ymir!

Yes, I will. Its been a while since Ive seen Weissmall Troupes performances. Even for a coincidence, we sure came here at a good time. Its a pity Raphael isnt here.

Im looking forward to it too, little Glis. Although, its a shame your dad has to stay in the territory

Yes, Mother. I will show you a battle that will surely satisfy you.

No, you just need to normally show me you being all dressed up, normally

After all things, with the cafeteria reopened, their food problem was solved. All that was left was to perform for the Weissmall Troupe. That was the stage where she could have a fight with Yua to the fullest.

The play would be open to the public, and Inglis was really looking forward to it. She had to get in shape and get ready for the performance.

Okay! I think Ill need more nutrition, after all. Pardon, Ill have one more serving of the Double Extra-Large All-Topping Super Spicy Pasta and the Double Extra-Large All-Topping Bechamel Sauce Pasta!

Ah, then me too! Sorry, but make it two for each~!

AAAaaaahhhMy head hurts! Ill go back and rest in my room

The Principal tottered out of the cafeteria, staggering.