“Commander~ Would you like to step out and enjoy some fresh air in a bit?”
Suddenly, the maid girl started to flirt while I was working.
Honestly, I was tired of it, but since it happened so often, I kind of gave up on stopping it verbally.
After all, it happened really often.
It became a concern that if she didn’t do it at least once a day, maybe there was something wrong with her health.
“Uh… I actually planned to go out with Lindera a bit later.”
“Huh?”
“There are some people who went to help with the operations on another Babil, and I need to meet them. I thought I could step out for a bit to catch some fresh air. Would you like to join?”
“…….”
I didn’t really think about it, but I had been pondering it.
I had known in advance that those girls would be returning, and I had mentioned it to the Commander a few times.
The Nun Sisters had been doing well as healers, and the other two contributed nicely in roles related to civilian control.
It was obvious they would get paid well, and I was sort of looking forward to that.
“Dolores, staying seated all the time must be tiring. It would be nice for everyone to step out together and take a break.”
“Haha…”
“What do you think?”
I said with a slight smile.
There was really no reason to feel bad about it, right?
The work was going well, and nothing seemed to be going wrong.
There was no reason to treat the Commander poorly, considering she persistently flirted with him.
“Why am I not included?!”
“Well, Midori, if I say let’s go out, you’d immediately rush out, right?”
“That’s… true!”
See?
I had no reason to exclude Midori.
She was the brightest and most cheerful person on our ship, so why would I want to leave her out?
To be honest, her personality was so good that it was easy for me to get along with her.
“Let’s go out and get something other than coffee! I hate coffee!”
“Isn’t there some in the fridge?”
“There’s only milk for making lattes! I didn’t bother putting any other drinks in there because I was too lazy!”
“Ah.”
Well, I had indeed forgotten that.
But I felt a bit wronged about that too.
After all, I didn’t drink anything but coffee.
*
“Commander, do you have time this weekend?”
“Ah, the weekend seems a bit tough. I have plans with Lindera on Saturday.”
“…I see.”
“As for Sunday… I think it might be possible.”
Having the Commander sit next to me was bothersome in many ways.
It was convenient while working, but it definitely could be annoying in situations like this.
“You have no plans on Sunday.”
“Right. Is there something on your mind?”
“Um… I was thinking of maybe having lunch together. How about it? I know a good place within the area.”
It was amusing how quickly she jumped at the chance after hearing there were no plans on Sunday.
Did she really want to seduce someone who didn’t even have a decent face?
Sure, he was good-looking, but come on, isn’t she putting in a bit too much effort?
Having worked with the Commander, I knew all his flaws, which made me think so.
“Sunday… Hmm… I think I have time, but I can’t guarantee it. Something might come up that day.”
“So…?”
“Just wait a bit for my answer. It seems likely, but there’s a chance I might not be able to make it.”
“Thank you, Commander. I’ll be looking forward to your answer.”
Sunday, huh.
We were supposed to grill meat together on Saturday.
Although there was Friday evening as well, we decided to take it easy, and we planned to have the meat my mother sent over on Saturday evening.
So, barring any surprises on Sunday, there should be no problem there.
After all, it was better to rest comfortably after working.
“Hmm…”
I started to feel a bit annoyed… not because of the maid girl, but because it seemed the Commander would easily fall for it.
Talking to my mom made me realize he had never dated anyone before.
I didn’t know if he was dense or what, but he definitely wasn’t used to women having different thoughts from him.
So, it was only natural for me to worry.
“Lindera?”
“Yes?”
“What were you thinking…? You’ve been staring off to the side.”
“Ah… I was just having a moment of personal thought.”
Anyway, I decided to push those thoughts aside for now.
After all, there were still a few days until the weekend, and Midori came to me with some documents.
“Here. The task I assigned! I did it really well, right?”
“Let’s read through it first. I’m sure you did well, but… there could be mistakes, right?”
“That’s… true!”
“Then take a little break. I’ll give you work again in a bit.”
“Um… You’ll let me rest for ten minutes, right?”
“Of course.”
Even so, I wasn’t going to deny her that.
I had no reason to push myself into anything hectic, so why would I?
In any case, the Commander was someone who planned schedules without even asking for my permission.
Sure, I said I didn’t have any plans on Sunday, but still, it wasn’t fair to have the Vice Commander sitting next to him and just going by his own whims.
Did I allow it too much?
“Hmm.”
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“I was just looking. Is that bad?”
I can look too, you know.
Why do they ask for that?
“I just suddenly found myself looking, that’s all.”
“Hmm…”
The office was actually a bit quiet right now.
I was writing a report, but there was still time, and the people I sent off last time were returning well.
I was just taking my time working and leaning comfortably in my chair.
Of course, when Midori or the maid girl came close, I would straighten up, but… I didn’t really see the need to do that next to the Commander.
It was already too late for that.
“By the way, Commander, I’m thinking of contacting my mom. Could I get her number?”
“Number? Wouldn’t it be okay if I just told you?”
Sigh… It was frustrating, but I seriously didn’t expect this kind of clumsiness from him.
I mean, even if it was fake dating, it was just absurd that he was this clueless.
How could anyone send a message of gratitude to their girlfriend’s parents through the boyfriend’s phone?
Of course, they should do it themselves.
“Ha… Just tell me the number, please. My number is already saved, so send it over.”
“…Alright. But what should I say?”
“I’ll just say thank you for the meal and that I appreciate it.”
There was nothing else to say really.
Sending a brief message while greeting should be enough.
“Um… why are we suddenly talking about your mom?”
“…That’s just how it is.”
“Huh?”
“There was something like that. Midori, you don’t need to worry about it.”
“Eh…?”
Honestly, there was no reason for her to bother.
The fake relationship with the Commander was something we only pretended in front of my mom.
On the ship, it was just a regular superior and subordinate relationship.
It wasn’t anything more than that, so there was no need to mention it.
“…Dolores, doesn’t this seem a bit off?”
“Ahaha… Since you both said that, it’s probably nothing, right…?”
“I can hear everything, so stop the weird talk and get back to work.”
The Commander actually managed to stop the chatter between the maid girl and Dolores for once.
Honestly, it would be great if he had a bit more assertiveness like that on a usual basis.
He was usually kind of awkward, but just now, I really liked that side of him.
If he were like that all the time, that would be nice.
“This talk… we’ll do it after.”
“Yes, let’s do that.”
After all, we were going to discuss it after eating the meat.
There was no need to rush, and even if I said it later, it wouldn’t matter.
What I was really looking forward to was eating that meat on Saturday.
My mom had sent expensive meat, and honestly, I was looking forward to it.
“Lindera, what time are we meeting for dinner?”
“Hmm… Well, I suppose it would be best to meet in the evening. We’ll have to grill the meat and prepare everything, after all.”
“Since there’s no schedule that day anyway, just figure it out.”
“Okay. I’ll let you know in a personal message in a bit.”
Though we weren’t eating right away, it was still better to set a time early.
I also needed to buy some alcohol for myself… but the Commander was definitely not going to allow that.
After all, getting drunk again and sleeping in my room would be absolutely unbearable.
Last time, I was shocked because something inappropriate happened to be seen in the morning.
*
[Posted by: Officer Complaints Board – Really, it’s true] [Title: Is it really a problem that they’re not dating???]
I mean, there are two officers working with me, right?
Sure, the guy is higher up than the girl, but they keep working together and have the weirdest conversations despite not even being a couple!?!
Like asking for the mom’s phone number and sending a message of thanks, or the fact that they’re planning to grill meat together in a room on Saturday!
These guys are really strange, you know?
I don’t talk about relationship details so casually with my girlfriend… It’s seriously weird how they claim they’re not dating but act like this, it’s just maddening…
[Comments]
[User ㅇㅇ(393.74): I saw them going back to their rooms after work. They were definitely doing something! LOL]
[User I’m a genius, not a fool: In the private room, there’s a game of role reversal going on, ugh…]
[User Rather than that, drink: They were eating there, and… you know what follows… and then he becomes him… it’s all the same…]
[User Seriously: Kya~ Commander. You haven’t even gone to the private room yet…! Hehe… Anyway, no one is in the hallway. Just open your mouth. Ugh… this is really scandalous…! Given the situation, such words coming from someone so wet?!]
ㄴ[User ㅇㅇ(373.74): Why don’t you write more??? Hurry up and write properly. If you don’t, you’re going to get my pants all messed up.]
ㄴ[User Seriously: Eww]
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