At dinner time, Rudolph was once again complained to by Tokai Shizen for a long time about the stove's weak heat and insufficient outlet positions, meaning only the rice cooker or the induction cooker could be used at a time.
But, by the time both of them were seated at the low table, it was as if nothing had happened between them.
With just a slight turn of her head, Rudolph could see Tokai Shizen sitting on the other side of the low table.
Compared to herself, Tokai Shizen's physique had not grown much since that time.
And noticing this, Rudolph Symboli just recalled that night.
After realizing that Tokai was Tokai Shizen, Rudolph had thought of that night countless times.
Only this time... it was exceptionally clear.
Tokai Shizen, sitting on one side of the low table, seemed to notice Rudolph's gaze and turned to look at Rudolph.
Watching Tokai Shizen slowly turn to look at her, Rudolph didn't turn her head away; she simply followed the other's gaze, looking at her.
"What are you doing~"
Tokai Shizen's tone was slightly odd.
Although Rudolph knew the other person was probably talking about something she didn't quite understand, Rudolph still responded seriously: "I was just thinking about some past things..."
Saying this, Rudolph put down the untouched bowl of rice in her hand: "Things from the time we got married."
"Ah, that time. Although it wasn't me, it seemed absurd just watching it."
Saying this, Tokai Shizen turned to Rudolph: "You really need to apologize to Tokai later, six hours and all."
"Although it was indeed a strong achievement, you still need to apologize properly. Tokai fainted several times."
Tokai Shizen's words were full of nagging.
Listening to Tokai Shizen's nagging, Rudolph just nodded: "Yes, I understand."
"Speaking of apologies, your last apology was terrible, absolutely garbage."
"Do it again!"
"Alright, alright."
Looking at Tokai Shizen, who seemed to view the relationship between herself and Tokai as more important than her own problems, Rudolph simply picked up her bowl and chopsticks again: "Apology, right? I've noted it down."
"Good that you know."
Saying this, Tokai Shizen turned her head slightly and resumed eating dinner.
Looking at the rice in her bowl, Rudolph Symboli raised her head once again, "About me lying to her, aren't you going to make me apologize for that?"
"That one?"
"It's about those things concerning the Old School Building."
"That matter…"
Tokai Shizen, prompted by Rudolph, just turned her head to look at her.
Looking into Rudolph's eyes, "You meant well, right?"
"Hmm?"
"We are currently on Irabu Island in Okinawa. Irabu Island has a permanent population of less than ten thousand and no large hospitals. The shortest distance from Irabu Island to Okinawa Island is three kilometers. Additionally, because the number of Uma Musume on Okinawa Island is extremely small, it can be concluded that there are no doctors on Okinawa capable of treating Uma Musume, not a single one…"
"If this matter is confirmed, then telling Tokai the truth might…"
The overly direct reason made Rudolph Symboli pause for a second, then she put on a slight smile: "You saw through me."
Ignoring Rudolph's charming smile.
Tokai Shizen just resumed eating her dinner.
Seeing that Tokai Shizen had no intention of acknowledging her.
Rudolph didn't say much either. Holding her rice bowl, which she hadn't touched, she looked at the dining table.
There weren't many dishes on the table.
Tokai Shizen had intentionally made it that way.
Because she had bought a lot of groceries today, she planned to save some for tomorrow morning.
But,
Looking at the plate of shredded carrots in dressing, which had almost no Japanese characteristics, Rudolph didn't ask further. She just quietly began to eat her dinner.
Before long, dinner was finished.
Whether Tokai Shizen controlled the portions well, or Rudolph was unaware of her own appetite, most of the plates were empty.
The first thing Rudolph did after finishing her meal was to clear the table, then she quietly walked to the sink and began to wash the dishes.
Tokai Shizen just tilted her head, observing Rudolph's actions.
She had originally thought Rudolph would ask her to clean up, but the other party just quietly took care of it.
Noticing this, Tokai Shizen simply yawned, then her gaze fell upon the magazines Rudolph had placed in a corner of the low table.
The magazines in the corner of the low table were somewhat disarranged, but judging by the categories, Rudolph had still organized them properly. Tokai Shizen wasn't quite sure why they had become so messy afterward.
Through this observation, Tokai Shizen also noticed that among the pile of magazines.
Uma Musume-related content occupied a significant portion.
Noticing this, Tokai Shizen just turned her head to look at her.
Clearly, Tokai Shizen knew that although she had left the center of Uma Musume, Tracen, she still couldn't let go of Uma Musume.
That's why she bought these magazines.
However, it was probably also because she had decided to entrust those matters to others and completely distance herself from the center of power.
So, most of the magazines Rudolph bought were, just by their names, clearly tabloid news and similar things.
Noticing this, Tokai Shizen just turned her head to look at her: "Luna?"
"Hmm?"
"Have you clarified the situation at Tracen Academy?"
"I already know the reason."
"What is it?"
"Simply put, my stepping down was also something I orchestrated myself, so those families thought I was only temporarily withdrawing, but…"
At this point, Rudolph just looked at the plate in her hand: "Perhaps because I've been out for too long, some people have developed ulterior motives, and Chiaki couldn't keep them in check, so…"
The plate, rinsed with clear water, had no stains. Looking at the clean plate, Rudolph simply put it away on the dish rack, then continued: "But when I go back, I will handle this matter. Don't worry."
Saying this, Rudolph Symboli put the chopsticks back into the chopstick holder, then returned to the side of the low table, making eye contact with Tokai Shizen.
"The moon isn't out yet, so even saying 'the moonlight is beautiful' isn't as effective as the potato chips at the supermarket next door being half-price."
Then, such a silly remark once again broke the delicate atmosphere.
Listening to Tokai Shizen's silly remark, Rudolph, propping her face with one hand, thought for a moment.
Then, she said to Tokai Shizen:
"The potato chips at the supermarket next door are half-price."
"Damn it, how can you be like that!"
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