That's right, Yuto suggested he raise this kitten instead of Furina for her sake.
When everything is over and Furina steps down as the Water God, what she'll need isn't pasta and cupcakes.
It's companionship.
The few members of Salon Solitaire are, after all, water element creations; to a large extent, they cannot replace this kitten.
After all, Madam Haiweima can't purr when stroked, nor does she have a fluffy feel.
As a corporate drone in his previous life, Yuto naturally knew how much good a well-behaved kitten could do for a person.
It can accompany you, silently rub against your leg, and act as an adorable, cute creature when you're feeling down.
But... the most crucial thing is still that fluffy touch.
But then again, it's the same question as before: when Furina steps down as the Water God, does that mean he, the Assistant Administrator she personally promoted, will also have to step down?
"So... Furina can have not only pasta but also cupcakes!"
"Oh, by the way, shouldn't I prepare cupcakes for Furina now? I'll do it right away."
Yuto's work principle is not to leave today's problems for tomorrow, but similarly, if he can't solve them himself... he leaves them for tomorrow's self to worry about.
This work ethic meant that overtime was actually normal for him, but working overtime until midnight like this... was truly unprecedented.
"If Furina hadn't suddenly come in holding the kitten... I might have forgotten to prepare cupcakes for her..."
Yuto thought this as he began to bake the cake base.
...
As time passed, Furina had already brought the well-fed kitten to Yuto's office, and she was curiously watching Yuto put the finishing touches on the cupcakes, blinking gently.
For Furina, the cupcakes were appealing, but Yuto, who was making them for her, was even more so.
Watching Yuto carefully decorate the cake, Furina couldn't tear her eyes away for a moment.
When was the last time she watched him make a cake so openly?
Never mind, those things aren't important anymore. What's important is... he's right beside her now, and she can still quietly watch him like this.
That's enough.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Furina's face that lingered for a long time.
After about a minute or two, Yuto finally finished decorating the cupcakes and put them in the refrigerator, then slowly exhaled.
"Phew... finally done, Furina, you..."
Yuto said this as he instinctively turned his head, only to find his God staring intently at him.
To be honest, he had never been stared at so intently by a human girl in his life.
The reason he emphasized 'human girl' was because Melusine would often stare at him intently too, and Yuto couldn't assume their gender, so he could only distinguish by race.
Yuto could feel that Furina's gaze held some different emotions.
There was admiration, expectation, and some emotions he had never seen before.
He was truly a bit unaccustomed to such a gaze, so he spoke up to remind her: "...Furina?"
Yuto's words and gaze instantly pulled Furina out of her fantasy, which had already begun to bubble with pink.
She looked at Yuto, who showed a hint of confusion, and for a moment felt... utterly mortified.
—Why doesn't Palais Mermonia's kitchen have floor cracks!
Furina thought to herself.
However, as a professional actress who had performed 180,000 acts, Furina's self-composure was sufficient.
Although those exquisite self-composure skills would occasionally fail for a short while in front of Yuto, it didn't mean they had disappeared.
Furina quickly composed her expression, coughed lightly twice to show she was very serious, and then continued:
"Ahem, I'm just grateful for the unique skills you possess, Yuto."
"As a God, I naturally have to acknowledge my subordinates, don't I?"
Looking at those beautiful, mismatched eyes, Yuto couldn't help but smile and shake his head, then softly said, "Yes, yes, my God."
"But at this time... it's already time to sleep. We have to go to the Opera House early tomorrow morning to watch Mr. Linney's magic show, don't we?"
Yuto smiled at the girl who was trying to maintain a divine demeanor, and said softly.
Looking at Yuto, who was showing a gentle smile, Furina nodded lightly, then obediently walked out of the kitchen door and into her room.
Seeing this, Yuto also gently shook his head, said nothing more, and then entered his own room.
...
Perhaps because of the overtime, Yuto fell asleep almost as soon as his head hit the pillow.
Although he was no longer considered young, compared to Master Zhong and the Immortals of Ritou...
He was indeed considered young.
So he could certainly say—youth is good, you just lie down and sleep.
When he opened his eyes again, it was already the next morning.
Looking at the clock on the wall, Yuto nodded lightly, and then quickly began to tidy his appearance.
In less than three minutes, a solemn yet elegant man appeared in the mirror.
His flowing blue long hair was quite casually draped behind him; though casual, it was still neat.
Yuto's fair skin, which would make women jealous, appeared exceptionally elegant against his blue long hair, and for a gentleman in the traditional sense, elegance and gentleness are the best killing moves.
He slightly adjusted the collar of his blue and gold formal suit, then nodded with satisfaction.
The formal suit, the same style as Neuvillette's but in a different color, gave him an added sense of the gravitas an Assistant Administrator should possess.
Under the contrast of gentle and authoritative temperaments, the single gold-rimmed monocle on Yuto's nose made him appear exceptionally mysterious.
—Although this outfit brought back some unpleasant memories for Yuto, there are no such strange people in this world.
So, just being handsome is enough.
Thinking of this, Yuto nodded with satisfaction, then picked up the cane placed by the mirror and walked out of the room.
A unique outfit... could also make his image in the hearts of players different.
In this era where most people's values follow their appearances, Yuto was very fortunate to have a very striking face.
However... more importantly are the words he has to say and the things he has to do today.