Published at 19th of December 2020 11:13:21 AM
Chapter 349
Chapter 349 – The Usual Kotatsu
Afternoon .
I go outside .
It’s cold .
I’m trembling .
It’s winter so it’s natural .
I’m wearing cold-resistant clothes but my face hurts .
Though I want to return at once, I have to endure a little .
I bow to the shrine below the big tree .
I look around and check for dirt .
Looks like no problem .
Though this has been my daily routine, it is cold so I slept too much which is why I only came here now .
Since I overslept, I almost put it off .
A bow at the shrine again to apologize .
Then, dash back .
It is warm inside the mansion .
I’m relieved .
However, this mansion .
It’s so big so my room is a bit far .
That’s its disadvantage .
I went back to my room and took off some of my clothes .
What I’m wearing now is still warm enough .
Though my room is reasonably large, a lot of space has been taken by the large bed and a little big kotatsu .
Under the kotatsu lies a wooden board with a carpet over it . It is 10 centimeters higher than the rest of the floor surface .
Shoes are strictly prohibited on this board .
Even the kuros have to wipe their feet first before going there .
Because of the off-shoe system here, a lot of people in my mansion use sandals that are easy to take off .
The kotatsu is currently entertaining some clients… .
It’s not like I mind .
First are Kuro and Yuki .
There’s also… . Kuroni?
You’ve grown too .
You’re no different from Kuro now .
There are also two kittens on the kotatsu .
Maybe the other two are in the kotatsu .
Yup, they’re there .
Hitoe’s with them too .
She and the kittens are curled up .
Yes, yes, it’s cold .
I’ll keep it close but make sure you go out from time to time or you’ll suffocate .
Lastly, there’s a legless chair placed by the kotatsu .
Of course, it is for my exclusive use but… . Aegis, the phoenix chick, is sitting there .
And with a satisfied face .
My apologies but that’s my seat .
I move Aegis on the kotatsu .
Hey, don’t look at me with that face or I’ll be troubled .
I sit on my chair and warm myself using the kotatsu .
Yeaaahh, it’s warm .
Aegis is on my head .
Hitoe, who’s in the kotatsu, came to my lap .
Okay okay .
Hnn?
The spiderlings are preparing something on the ceiling beam .
I shouldn’t look yet?
Let’s relax and wait for them .
When I thought so, someone came to my room .
It’s Youko .
She warmed herself in the kotatsu as if this is her own room .
Oh, Hitoe noticed Youko and moved .
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Saddening .
The wine slime took her place .
It hops towards my lap .
And it’s cold .
The wine slime came for the alcohol Youko brought .
It’s rice wine .
I put ice on a bamboo cup and pour it there .
I’m sorry but I’ll drink first .
Hmmm .
It tastes like mixed alcohol but… . it’s easy to drink .
Should I pour Youko’s share?
Hahaha
Don’t let Hitoe drink it .
And let’s share some with the wine slime too .
While enjoying the alcohol Youko brought, a spiderling called me .
Are you ready?
What were you doing?
……
It was a group movement by the spiderlings .
They are beautifully divided by each type, queues up, and march .
They’ve done that in 3D with the use of their web .
They’re like a circus .
Amazing .
Oh, someone fails… . it’s alright .
Do not mind it .
Right .
You can keep going .
For about five minutes, I watched the group show of the spiderlings .
Youko, who’s watching opposite of me, is looking at me with stunned eyes .
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Is she envious?
If we can trade Hitoe on your lap to Aegis on my head I’ll gladly accept that envy .
While praising the spiderlings, an oni maid brought food as I’m only drinking .
It’s the hot pot lunch .
I wondered why there would be a hot pot even though it’s still day but it seems like Youko requested for it .
It can’t be helped then .
There’s no rule that you can’t eat hot pot during the day .
Following the oni maid are Loo, Tier, Alfred, and Tiselle .
They want us to eat together .
Kuro, Yuki, and Kuroni gave up their place in order for them to be seated .
The kittens all went inside the kotatsu .
Maa, considering the size of the kotatsu, it should be fine .
The main ingredient of the hot pot is anglerfish from Shashaato City .
To be precise, it is a fish that looks very similar to anglerfish… . I judged it to be anglerfish because of the taste .
When I open the lid of the pot, the good smelling dashi permeates .
The cabbage and mushrooms in it also look delicious .
However, this color is…I wanted red carrots .
At least there’s no problem with the taste .
Oh, there’s mochi too .
There’s enough for everyone, right?
Good .
Yeah, it’s delicious .
Do you want some too, Aegis?
I don’t mind but if you want to eat, get off my head .
Ah, there’s no way I’ll let you peck directly into the pot .
Don’t rush, I’ll get some for you on a plate .
……
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You don’t want fish head?
Its eyes scare you?
I know how you feel .
All right .
I’ll eat the head of the fish .
Hahaha .
It’s okay .
Hnn?
Ah, sorry .
I have to talk to my son and daughter too .
During winter, I stay in the mansion as much as possible .
It’s a good opportunity to deepen our family’s bonds .
The next day .
I was able to get up properly .
I go to the shrine .
Hnn?
Kuroni is sitting down in the courtyard .
What happened?
Kuroni barks .
Uuoohhhh .
For my left and right, the kuros appeared and started a group movement .
It’s a beautiful march .
And there are a lot of them .
I wonder if this is some sort of retaliation against the spiderlings yesterday .
I know you guys are amazing even if you don’t do that .
No, no, let me watch you until the end .
It’s cold though .
But I’ll endure it .