Labyrinth Restaurant

Early morning of the day the year dawned.

Alice came to visit her room worried about the cosmos that remained out early yesterday. But that's not all I need to do.

"Good morning, Cosmos. Is your body okay?

"Or does the body...... care so much about my body!?"

"Of course it bothers you."

"Hiya, you still weren't daydreaming yesterday's! What shall we do, you will be offended in a very maniacal way that is unique to the same sex as this!

"... Yes?

"Resistance with force is pointless, and you can't escape...... damn, if this happens, you can't help it. I'd appreciate it if you could be nice."

"Wait. Cosmos, wait a minute. What the hell are you talking about?

"Yes?"

So far the story has progressed and the two finally realize how uncomfortable they are.

I finally thought of the discrepancies in perception that had been established in a miraculous balance.

"What, that's confusing. I just thought Alice and Lisa were enjoying the maniacal perversion in the open air."

"You won't have that hassle. Where can I misinterpret it to be such an understanding!

"What happened to where, that's all I heard?

It's hard to tell between people.

Well, it would be rare for mutual recognition to differ as much as this one.

Anyway, that's it for the farce.

Alice finally got to the point when she corrected Cosmos' misunderstanding and made sure she didn't have a problem with her illness.

"I need to talk to you about something."

"Alice, it's unusual for you to talk to me. So, what's it about?

"Yeah, one thing... I need a romantic consultation"

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Alice began by explaining a series of incidents yesterday.

One thing, I noticed how Lisa felt.

Two, that Alice and Lisa were able to maintain a better relationship than before, although there were excessive twists and turns.

Three, via Alice's mouth, that Lisa confessed to the Demon King.

There are other details, but it will be these three things that matter.

"I see, where I don't know, did something like that seem interesting"

"There it is. Not to mention if it sounds interesting."

Cosmos drank a cup of tea brewed in the middle of the conversation.

After a few thoughts, I asked Alice a question.

"So why are you depressed like that again?

Alice's condition doesn't make a big difference from normal at first glance.

But there were only minor differences in the vague surrounding atmosphere and tone of voice. Cosmos' observational eye captured it precisely.

Asked so, Alice sighed as she thought.

Originally, I came here to talk to you. I can't help but hide it now.

"Uh, what do you say... Me and Lisa have become good enemies (rivals) around the Demon King in the sun... when I calm down and think about it, I'm starting to feel like I don't have a winner at all..."

"Well, is that so different?

Alice is again aware of her troubles and depressed, but Cosmos looks strange. I didn't think there was such a big difference between them, even if they had eyes in them. Even Alice is more attractive than enough in Cosmos' eyes.

So I decided to validate it again.

Almost reciprocal in ability.

I actually just checked yesterday when it comes to combat ability, and it would be almost reciprocal overall when it comes to other cooking and chore abilities. Lisa wins with talent and passion when it comes to cooking, for example, but Alice also has a hobby when it comes to sewing.

If such a difference were to open between the two, it would be a more fundamental part of their personality, not in terms of their abilities.

For example, appearance.

The different directions, both attractive.

So to speak, there is an absolute difference in the thickness of chest armor, but there is a preference for it, and it cannot even be said to be an absolute disadvantage.

For example, personality.

Both are serious and good temperaments.

In Alice's case, she's quite a militant, contrary to her poor appearance, and tends to carry out physical attacks for now when dialogue becomes cumbersome. But there's a reason to choose someone or make a cut, and if that's all, it can't even be called a major drawback.

For example, bare lines.

Both extremely good behavior.

If you are going to point out the problem on Alice's part then you are frequently repeated stalking the Demon King and dressed in discarded personal belongings...... well maybe it is safe because you are unaware of the subject. It would be like a one-of-a-kind recycling.

"Others, for example -,"

"... stop. Cosmos, stop around for a second... don't you have any more palms or something like that?

When Cosmos was comparing the two strengths and weaknesses as he counted the fingerfolds, Alice was finally glockered and stuck on the table. One by one, even if not decisive, seemed to indulge in pointing out numerous shortcomings from the mouths of others.

"Oh, I've come up with one thing that you, Alice, are definitely winning"

"What, what is it? At least just one thing......!

"It's hard to say they expect that much, but, uh... age,"

"Age"

"Yes, at least that's the only place I've won. Good for you."

Alice is down again.

If you lost everything but your age, you wouldn't be able to either.

Even at that age, it's usually completely unrelated to the lustre that should increase with age, or manipulation in love, etc. There is no element of age that works positively.

"Lisa, should I honor you for not having a gap, or should I say that Alice has too many gaps... both?"

"Gu...!?"

Alice's life is already zero in the relentless pursuit by Cosmos. I can't even say it back just because it's true.

"When you think about it, Lisa's a pretty tough guy."

"... that's why I'm in trouble"

Overall, it is highly capable and has no shortcomings such as this on the inside. Is it still the salvation not to use cowardly hands that would discredit Alice's side because of her good character?

If you compete on an equal footing, you are an almost unwinnable opponent.

If it's only a reciprocal position, though.

"Don't worry, Alice, you have an absolute advantage."

"Favorable?"

Cosmos showed Alice's absolute advantage.

"i.e., isn't it advantageous that you're already engaged"

"Yes, indeed."

"Lisa, you failed, too. Even if I change my mind now, it's already too late."

"Yeah... right, you're right..."

Lisa's defeat was that she stupidly tried to give up once.

Cosmos' point was enough to convince Alice.

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After finishing his consultation with Cosmos, Alice returned to the Demon King's Waiting Restaurant.

I just had my New Year's Eve party last night, but the New Year's party is already holding off tonight. In the store, the Demon King was cleaning up the floors and decorating new ones.

"Demon King, we're back now."

"Welcome back, Alice. How'd it go with Cosmos?

"Yeah, it doesn't seem like a problem. I was wondering if I could attend tonight."

I was just a little giddy about one thing last night, but when I dawned overnight, I was to the point where I could normally talk. Maybe you're just pretending to be okay, but if you can still afford to pretend, you'll be fine.

And so Alice told the Demon King.

"Demon King, I'd like to ask you something."

"What's wrong, Alice?

"What is it about our engagement... that, why don't we leave it alone?