Dereliction of duty · 90 years in the new calendar

Zolf: With such heavy rain, it's only natural that it's cooler.

It should be daytime, but the clouds are gradually gathering, and soon it will be no different from night.

Long—long—thunder is still there, but there is no lightning.

Xus: Wouldn't it be a good time to let them go shopping at this time?

I regret it a little bit.

Zolf: Anyway, they agreed, so let's accept the kindness with peace of mind.

The big deal is to wait for them to come back and apologize.

Not long after the two subordinates left, this Zolf sneaked into the office.

He didn't intend to alarm himself, who was suffering from a headache from the documents, but unfortunately, when he came, there was a strong wind, and the air-conditioning from outside the door made the papers fly in the room.

If he hadn't apologized as soon as he made a mistake and started to clean up, Xus might have scolded him.

Xus: Let's not talk about them.

What happened to "you"?

If you just come to harass me, please allow me to refuse.

Zolf: Hey, hey, is that what I am in your heart?

Xus: About the same.

Xus nodded quite firmly.

Even if the doors and windows were closed belatedly, the air still permeated the room.

This coolness is related to humidity, it can penetrate into the bones, and it is more unbearable than the usual dry cold.

Zolf: I thought you sent them away on purpose.

Was it just a coincidence?Am I thinking too much?

Xus: Being imaginative isn't a weakness, Zor.

Zolf: Hah...wrong guess...

He looked very disappointed, pouting his mouth in an aggrieved look.

A big man who has lived for decades still does this kind of action... Xus just doesn't know how to judge.

Maybe it's the addition of looks, it doesn't look too disgusting, on the contrary, it's a little cute.

Xus who came up with such an idea slapped himself in the heart.

Xus: Right.

—Where does the rain cover?Is there a way to know?

Zolf: Well... I can't think of anything else but to go myself.

It might be better if you knew why.

It hasn't rained or snowed in this damn place for 100 years.

Xus: I didn't live that long, don't know.

...Ah, yes.

Thanks to the help of Zor, the documents scattered on the ground have been classified almost. (Although he was the one who caused this situation)

After two or three days, Xus remembered that he wanted to tell him about "123".

Zolf: Huh?

... Oh oh oh, it's her, I actually realized it.

The guy still doesn't like names as always.

Xus: They said they would stay for a few days, but it was hard to see people.

Occasionally, it will appear in front of your eyes, and then disappear immediately.

Zolf: Didn't I receive a letter before, she said she would come.

I remember it all, have you forgotten?

Xus: ...uh.

When he mentioned this, Xus remembered that he had received the letter in May, so he should have been prepared for her visit long ago.

But it's not a big problem, and I'm not too scared anyway. Xus recalled what happened three days ago. He came to the office in the early hours of the morning because of something. At that time, 123 had already occupied his desk, and he was sitting with his eyes closed.

Because he had known this person's strange temperament for a long time, he accepted it after being stunned for a few seconds.

Zolf: Isn't it?

When did your memory go bad?

Xus: It probably got worse because I hang out with you all the time.

Spending too much time with idiots is contagious.

Zolf: Huh?

Is it my fault?Why me.

And, I remember, don't take people for fools.

Xus: Or...

Because you are so stupid, you sucked my ingenuity away.

Well, it makes sense, that's it.

Zolf: Don't talk to yourself!

Zor grumbled dissatisfiedly, stood up and hugged the files, sorting them on the shelf.

With his back turned to this side, he seemed to secretly laugh a few times, then calmed down in an instant, and said:

Zolf: It's rare to have such good weather.

Shall we go out for a shower together?

Xus: ...Hmmm, that sounds good.

Zolf: Just kidding.

I won't let you catch a cold, you stay in the house for me.

Xus: If that's the case, don't bring it up!

A long time ago, so long before they took over the Demon King's Palace, the climate where they lived was normal in all seasons.

I have a strange habit of being happy when I am rained. If I remember correctly, it is because the coolness can clear my mind.

Zolf: I still remember the first time I saw you.

It's also a rainy day and you're like a stray cat.

Xus: ...

It's disgusting to say, don't.

Zolf ignored his protests, and he was lost in memory.

Whispering, he pulled the nearest chair and sat on it with his arms folded, his eyes staring at the pale ceiling.

Because the outdoor light is very weak, if you stare at the white for a long time, your eyes will lose focus and lose focus.

Zolf: Well, it's been a long time since I've known you and you've known me.

Xus: You said that it took five years for me to see your face for the first time.

I can't help it... At that time, I was busy with the religious affairs, and I also had to think about Muss——

The voice stopped abruptly.

Xus covered his mouth, shook his head slightly disappointed, and returned to his desk.

Picking up the processed documents on the table, he pretended to open them, pretending that it was the first time he read the contents inside.

It's raining harder.