Chapter 44: The King's Game at the Tea Party
"Familiar ceiling... Well, I'm sorry, I'd like to ask, where am I? After opening his eyes, Lie asked around.
"Health room~!" Zero quickly gave an answer, and at the same time asked, "Master, do you feel something uncomfortable?" β
"Head, it hurts." Rye wanted to sit up, but his head ached, and what was even stranger was that Ryu didn't know why he was lying here.
"Master, lie down here and rest." Zero said, "I've already taken a leave of absence for Master." β
"Would you like to drink some cold boiled water?" Zero handed over the water cup from the side, and after waking up for a while, Lie had recovered a lot, and was finally able to sit up and catch the water cup and drink.
"What happened?" After drinking the water, Yeol still couldn't remember why he had come to the health room, so he asked Zero.
At the same time, Lie looked at the health room, which contained himself and Zero, as well as a teacher.
"Yes, the teacher is also curious, how did he fall into a coma." The teacher walked over and looked at Lie curiously: "During the examination, Lie couldn't find anything wrong with his body, but it was a fact that he was unconscious... Lie, don't you remember what happened at all? β
Ryo looked at the teacher... What should I say, probably because of the health teacher, I wore a white coat. The most conspicuous is probably a jeweled necklace around the neck, as well as ultra-thin black stockings and a miniskirt.
Although this is a girls' school, this kind of dress is not very good, teacher.
Complaining in his heart, Lie shook his head at the teacher, signaling that he didn't remember.
"Well, let me see." The teacher walked over to the bedside and bent down to check on Lie's condition. Because of this posture and height difference, it was easy for Lie to see the two plumps outlined by her shirt.
"Looks like it's okay anymore." After a while, the teacher came back and sat down in his seat and said to Lie, "After a break, Lie can leave... Well, it's almost time to get out of school. β
"Thank you." Although Lie didn't understand the situation, he could just feel the other party's big European ~ faction... Ahem, you can feel the kindness of the other party.
"Thanks? If you want to thank you, thank this classmate next to you, you haven't left for a second since you came in. "Obviously, the teacher is talking about zero.
"Ah~, it's time to get off work, remember to close the door when you leave, and call me in case of emergency." The teacher looked a little tired, but Lie hadn't seen her much in the morning, and he didn't know what she was up to.
When leaving, Lie seemed to vaguely hear: "Hey~, being in a girls' school, when will you be able to solve your personal problems?" There are two more social gatherings in the afternoon and evening..."
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Seeing the health teacher leave, Lie looked at Zero, who was carefully peeling an apple. During the time that I was in a coma, was Zero taking care of myself?
"Master fainted in the club room," Zero told Lie as he handed the peeled and diced apple to Lie, "Xiao Ye and I waited here until she carried Master back." β
"Well, she said that she had remembered Xiao Ye, but she still couldn't remember other memories."
"That's right." Lie lay on the bed, the headache gradually disappeared, and there was nothing wrong with his body.
Close your eyes and call out to the machine spirits... Although I forgot some things, I still remember the paragraph about the machine spirit making a suggestion... I can't remember it anymore.
"Master," the machine spirit immediately responded to Lie's call, and said to Lie, "You have succeeded in awakening her memory, but at the cost of recovering the soul network ability for a short time, you have temporarily lost that part of it. β
Lie opened his eyes, and no matter what, the matter was settled.
"What about them?" When Lie asked Zero, the bell rang outside... The day's classes are all over.
It didn't take long for Xiao Ye and her to come together, and they were relieved to see that Lie was safe and sound. Obviously, Xiao Ye snuggled up to her affectionately at this time, looking very happy.
She walked over with Xiao Ye, who saluted Lie with her and said, "I have seen the way forward, and the seal of yours will be unlocked at the right time." β
"All your doubts will be answered."
Yeol looked at her, but thought to himself, "What will happen if I take off her blindfold at this time?" β
Obviously, Lie didn't have a chance to do that, as they left soon after saluting. In other words, what I feel from them is more respect and respect than gratitude.
However, Xiao Ye thanked Guo Lie seriously, and finally found a companion, she was really happy.
"Goodbye." Lie waved his hand, this is probably the completion of the commission, right? It's just not clear, what is the existence that Xiao Ye said and pursued with his companions, maybe someone?
"Master, are you still going to the tea party?" Zero was a little worried about Ryo's body, so he asked.
"Tea party? Yes, and tea parties! β
Lie hurriedly got up from the bed, and after waking up for a while, his body had fully recovered without any problems. For the tea party held by the girls together, Lie has always been very curious, this must go!
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Because of the delay in the health room, Lie and Zero were the last to arrive, but it was still before the meeting time.
"Welcome, Lord Lie, Student Zero." Oriya has been waiting here for a long time, and at the same time asked suspiciously: "I always don't see Lord Lie and classmate zero today, and I thought I couldn't come." β
"Since you agreed, how can you go against it." As Lie spoke, he looked around... The environment of this store is very good, with some green plants and baffles to separate some small spaces, and a lot of elaborate decorations are very atmospheric.
The participants are the same as Origaya, they are all classmates, and there are three people in total. Hmm, that is to say, there are five people plus Lie and Zero, and there are not many people.
"Hello, Oriya-san, Yuki-san, and Saya-san."
"I've ordered some first, Lord Lie and Zero will see if there's anything else you need." Snacks and tea are indispensable for tea ceremonies, and this is also a shop that specializes in these items.
Anyway, what is this thing? Lie looked at the items that had been placed on the table, the black tea was clear at a glance, and next to it was a snack... However, the dim sum is placed on a plate with three layers of upper and lower layers, and this thing seems to have a name, called... What's it called?
Lie remembers that there were a lot of these items at the prom that day, but he was too busy to enjoy them. Speaking of which, there are some sandwiches at the bottom, scones in the middle, and dessert at the top, right?
Everyone sat down around the round table, the small space was just right, and the quiet environment was also very suitable... So, let's get started!
Ryu took a deep breath and prepared to start what he thought was his first formal tea party, the first step... Want to be elegant?
At this time, Lie Ke is playing a girl, and if she participates in the tea party like a big lady, she must be elegant first, right? Wearing everyone's school uniform, there is no problem, and the next thing is the posture.
For some of the etiquette of men, Lie has learned, but he doesn't know much about women... Wait, I haven't spoken for a long time, isn't the atmosphere a little silent?
"Staring~" The three of them sat opposite, looking at Lie and Zero without blinking, which invisibly brought a lot of pressure. What needs to be done to break the silence now!
Lie looked at Zero on the side, and after Zero came into contact with Lie's gaze, he blinked his eyes a few times, and then picked up the pot of black tea and poured tea for everyone.
Yes, since it's a tea party, at least have a cup of tea first. Lie picked up the teacup as usual, and looked at the slightly reddened color and had a desire to drink.
"What about the bold posture of the female knight~!" Just as he was drinking tea, the three of them on the opposite side were also communicating.
"Ahhh
"But, other than that, Zero is more like..."
"Maid~!"
"Is that rumor true?"
"Let's ask Lord Lie and Zero-san in a moment."
Just as they made eye contact with each other, Zero suddenly put down the teacup, preventing Ryu from continuing to drink.
"What's wrong?" Lie asked suspiciously, in fact, it tastes good.
Zero shook his head, and continued, "This is Gymnema vine tea, if you drink too much, you won't be able to taste sweet for a while." β
"Oh, it does." Lie looked at the tea in the cup, and remembered that when I communicated with the girls in the tea art department before, they mentioned that it seemed to be very popular, because...
"I'm sorry~!" Yuki suddenly spoke up and looked at Lie and Zero, as well as Oriya and Saya with an apologetic expression.
"Because of the weight loss during this time, I subconsciously ordered this, sorry..."
"It's okay." Lie said that he didn't need to care, and said with a smile: "Then let's eat some salty snacks first." β
"Do you often come here for tea parties?"
"No, no," Oriya shook her head, "It's usually easier in our own home... Originally, I wanted to invite Lie-sama and Zero-sama to my house, but I heard that this store is quite good, so..."
"The three of you, have you known each other for a long time?" Lie asked curiously, looking at them, they looked like friends who had known each other for a long time.
"Hmm." The girl on the right side of Oriya responded: "The three of us live not far away, and we played together in kindergarten... And I don't know if it's the care of Lady Luck, but I can always be assigned to a class. β
"I know this!" Lie was suddenly a little excited, and said to them: "In dramas, love plots can often be developed!" β
"It's really fateful to be able to be in the same class all the time... Moreover, you are still three people, and it seems that there will be some plot doping with white learning... Ah, sorry, I'm getting a little excited. Lie calmed down again, and then called the waiter for a pot of linden flower tea, which probably had some soothing effect.
ββ¦ Fate? When Yuki heard this, his heart fluttered, and he unconsciously looked at Oriya and Saya.
A layer of blush appeared on her face, and the whole person was a little bad.
"Don't be crooked~!" Eye warning.
Oriya blinked a few times, and said to them with the eyes that had been tempered by being together for a long time, "Don't forget our purpose. β
"Ah~" Yuki suddenly remembered the reason for inviting Lie and Zero, so he quickly changed the topic and looked at Zero.
"Did Classmate Zero and Master Lie also know each other for a long time?"
"Zero was wearing a very beautiful and cute maid dress at the prom, is it really..."
Zero raised her head, not understanding that the topic had suddenly reached her, so she looked at Lie.
"I've known each other for a long time." Lie gave an affirmative answer, and it was true.
After getting used to it for a while, Lie probably understood what the tea party between girls was, and in fact, it was not much different from the usual communication with everyone in the club.
In this way, Lie is very relaxed, and there are a lot of similar experiences, and I have worked out several times in the tea art department.
ββ¦ Lie-sama... Why not join the Student Council? Inadvertently, Oriya asked this question: "Everyone privately said that it was a pity, it is said that Lord Lie solved the problem very efficiently when he welcomed the new year in the club. β
"Not joining the student council?" After thinking about it for a while, Lie decided to promote his own club... It is not necessarily only for the club, if any student needs it, the support department will not refuse to come.
"Actually, I created a club called the 'Support Department'..."
While Lie was talking to them, Zero had been quietly watching, and noticed that their gaze would occasionally sweep around before himself and Lie.
Because of the communication, Lie didn't find out at the first time, but Zero observed it very clearly.
"Queen Fangwen? Aina? When Lie heard them call Aina the princess of Fangwen, he covered his mouth with his hand and forced himself not to laugh... If Aina knew she had such a nickname, her expression would have been wonderfulβnot knowing that she had a more shameful nickname for a knight.
"It's a rare opportunity, why don't we play a game together." Oriya suddenly proposed: "It's the most ordinary king game!" β
"Game of Kings?" Lie nodded and agreed.
So, Oriya immediately took out the prepared items, and at the same time communicated with the other two companions with his eyes... Hehe, with eye contact that only comes from getting along for a long time, unless Lie and Zero have always been kings, otherwise, hehe...
"Who's the king?"
Everyone chose their respective brands together, and when Lie opened it, it was No. 1.
"Not the king."
"Me neither."
"Neither is Origa."
The three of them glanced at it, and then looked at Lie and Zero... Zero flipped over her sign, which had the sign of a crown representing the king.
"Two and three," Zero put down the sign, glanced around, and said, "Kiss." β
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Lie felt a little sorry for the three of them, because if it was zero, he could easily guess what number it was from his eyes. This is also the experience of playing the game of kings with friends in the past, unless in a different way.
"Number two is me~" Saya said.
"I'm number three." Oriya flipped through his sign.
"Eh~!" Ariki looks at his two friends... That is, to... kiss?
Even if it's a girl, you can't accept it easily... As soon as it came up, it was very difficult, and it was originally said for the sake of Lie and Zero Preparation!
"Ah~,It's a king game~" Oriya, who has always been very generous, suddenly shy.
"But the king's commands must be obeyed."