Jeanette's story was suddenly unbelievable.

"Delia and Milly arguing?"
"Oh, no. It's an argument..."

　Jeanette, panicking, makes corrections, and then drips out a little bit of the situation.

"I haven't seen Milly's face lately... but I thought Milly was busy making Nectar candy and more new jobs."

　However, it was not so.
　That's probably why Jeanette looks so depressed now.

"And one day -- about two weeks ago -- I happened to see Milly on my way home from church."

　Jeanette's expression clouded further.
　My eyebrows lean against me, and I feel sad.

"Mr. Milly... looked very haggard. Her usual lovely smile overshadowed her, and she looked like... like she was trying to force herself to laugh."

　Jeanette presses her chest as if every word she says was heartbreaking. They hold hands and look as if they were praying.

"He said that it was hard to take care of the flowers because it didn't rain...."

　The Milly Flower Guild manages the forests in the 42 wards.
　They're probably taking special care of the flowers there and the rest so that it doesn't rain.
　Don't let it rain too much or too little.
　It's hard to grow plants.

So I told him to come and eat delicious food next time. I'll secretly give you a large serving of service...oh my gosh! Well, no, this isn't just a favoritism, but Milly was so haggard...

　I happened to meet my eyes when I said it was a large serving. I guess that's why you're trying hard to make excuses for it... Never mind, I don't have to try my best to excuse it.
　Even if you pay attention, you're going to do the service.

"And what did Milly say?"

　From two weeks ago when Jeanette spoke to Milly, to today's day, Milly hasn't come to Yodamari-tei.

"Yes, sir... 'when I have time,'"

　In other words, Milly has been in a situation of 'no time' for the last two weeks.

　I see.
　Was that why Jeanette looked out the window and sighed?
　in search of a waiting person

"And I understand Jeanette's concern,"

　Estella says, arm in arm and expressing her concern.

"But it doesn't quite make sense that he was arguing with Delia,"
"Oh, well, that may be a problem with my expression. Even if it's an argument, it's not like we were talking about each other, but if you say Mr. Delia has a great sword screen... it might sound like he's bad, but it's not like that at all... well, I mean..."
"Calm down," It's all right."

　We know both very well.
　There's no denying Delia or Milly's personality with information from one direction.

"Anyhow, tell me what you saw."
"Yes... I'm sorry if there's any misunderstanding."

　With that introduction, Jeanette starts talking again.

"This is a different day from my meeting with Mr. Milly, and about a week later..."

　That means about a week ago.

"On my way back to church, I heard someone shout and walked towards the river. So I saw... ...Mr. Delia was very angry with Mr. Milly... ...and he was trying hard to argue with me..."
"Millie objected?"

　Estella's expression of disbelief.
　Seeing Estella's face, Jeanette hastily follows her.

"It wasn't an atmosphere of arguing, but rather a feeling of desperation."

　It's still a bit pointless through Jeanette, which emphasizes that neither of them is bad.

"Would you like to go see him in person?"
"Yes,"

　I agree with Estella. As things stand, it's hard to judge.
　Besides, neither of them has seen each other for a while.

　I've heard of little rain since Theron's wedding...
　There was a heavy rain once after that, but it hasn't rained again since then. Then the current water shortage should be considerably serious.
　Are you busy dealing with it?

"...Delia bought a lot of popcorn about a week ago."
"Did you stock up on sweets?"
"...yes. I won't have time for a while."

　I'm going to stock up on popcorn that won't last... it won't taste good.
　If you put in something sweet, they might tell you.

　But I'm also worried about Milly, who is said to have been haggard...

"Well, Mr. Jiro..."

　Jeanette's expression is clouded, as if she regretted what she said.
　Jeanette presses down on her chest as if to hold back the rising anxiety. My eyes are shaking.

"I've been thinking of going to see you many times... but if I interrupt you when you're busy... I hesitate to bother you."

　If it's Milly, she'll take care of us even if we're busy.
　Even if you make up for it, you've cut your own sleeping and resting hours.
　That's probably why Jeanette chose to wait patiently. in this sunny place

"But if I fall down, I can't even call for help, so I might have a hard time alone."
`--?!?'

　Jeanette gasps at Loretta's words.
　I didn't seem to realize the possibility...

"Well, what shall I do... I knew... what a terrible thing to do to abandon."
"Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait! You haven't decided to do that yet!"
"But..."
"All right, Jeanette! Then let's go to Milly's place first."

　Estella peeps into her big eyes and talks to Jeanette, who is about to cry.

"Is that all right, Jeanette?"
"...yes,"

　It's Milly who's worried about her falling.
　Delia doesn't have to worry about that.

　That would be a good way to reassure Jeannette, who had accumulated so much anxiety without telling anyone.

"...I wish I had consulted you sooner."
"Yes, Mr. Manager. you know, we're friends."
"I'm sorry...It's caused by a lack of rain, so I think it'll only cause you extra anxiety."

　There is nothing we can do about natural disasters.He seems to have kept silent with that in mind. I'm afraid you shouldn'

"But... you'really. I wish I had told you earlier... I'm sorry."

　a deep‐bowed ginet

`Ah, oh, I don't mean to... oh, I'm not blaming you!'
"Yes, I know that very well."

　Jeanette smiles faintly.
　The conversation may have made me feel a little better.

　When Jeanette's smile returned to her face, the atmosphere in the dining room softened slightly.
　After all, it's hard to settle down if there's nothing to be done in a certain place.

"...I have renewed my understanding that urgent action is needed."

　Magda looks over us with her tiger ears straight.

"...smiling is the best seasoning."

　a puffing magda
　He seems to have said it well. But when the reaction around me was not good, I shook my tiger's ears...

"...what is it?"

　said he, misrepresenting himself.

"No, that's right, Magda-cho! Magda-cho! That's a good thing! Applause to Magda-cho!"

　Loretta starts clapping by herself.
　Estella was followed by a round of applause, and somehow I followed, and even Jeanette joined in the round of applause for somehow.

"... Loretta. Too much excitement."
"I followed him, but he scolded me!"

　The follow-up was probably a bit pushy and embarrassing. Magda was taking the initiative in stopping the applause.
　But what Magda says is not wrong.

　Jeanette's smile is definitely one of the selling points of Yodamari-tei.
　Many customers come for Jeanette's smile. old woman Mum and her surroundings
　The woodcutters, who come to the 42nd Street Gate, are soothed by Jeanette's smile in the evening.

　She seems to be trying to smile while working, but her smoky anxiety can be seen in her face.
　You'll soon find out how to smile if you push yourself too hard.
　It's even more simple than Jeanette.

　That's why, as Magda says, Jeanette's troubles must be resolved as soon as possible.
　I'd rather have a healthy smile if I were to watch it anyway.

　What are you saying, me?

"If Jeanette isn't doing well, sales at Yodamari-tei may be affected. This is a serious situation."

　Yes, this is for profit, yes.
　It would benefit me from a broad perspective to get rid of Jeanette's anxiety.

　Anyway...

"I have a good appetite when I see Jeanette."

　It's like a conditional reflex.
　Jeanette's smile makes me want to eat something delicious.
　There must be quite a few customers like that.

　For those fixed customers, Jeanette should smile more naturally.

"... Jillo,"
"Big Brother".
"Yasilo".

　Magda, Loretta, and Estella look at me.
　Don't do that. Even I say good things once in a while. Don't be so touched.

"Don't talk about breast milk until this time".
"Who has a good appetite when they see Jeanette's breasts?"

　Are you saying breast milk is a side dish?
　Stupid food! It's a staple food!
　No, that's not the case...

　Oh, I wonder if I can somehow get rid of this image of myself.

"Well, Mr. Jiro..."

　A little anxious, Jeanette peeks into my face.

"...wasn'
"You too, Jeanette,"

　I'm going to eat rice while gazing down the valley.

"Squeak... Ughhhhhhhhhhh.

　In an involuntary fashion, Jeanette bursts out, shaking her shoulders slightly and laughing.
　And then, in an unexpected...I shed tears from the corner of my eyes.

"What... is that?"

　The person who sheds tears seemed to be most surprised, and he hurriedly pressed the corner of his eyes, but once he realized it, he couldn't stop crying.

"I'm sorry... um... no... this isn't it..."

　Estella gently hugs Jeanette's head as she desperately tries to smile.
　Tap gently on the head and say, "It's all right."

`...sorry.........wow...'

　Jeanette trembles with a little groan.
　She buried her face in Estella's chest and held back her voice so hard that she could not see her crying face.


　They may be out of their busyness and falling down somewhere they don't know.
　It's the hardest and most frightening thing for Jeanette.
　He must have remembered his grandfather's days. When Magda was seriously injured, he was quite upset.

　It's hard to know now whether his grandfather collapsed from overwork, but it's not surprising that he thinks he's overworked because he was there.
　That may be the reason for his reckless nature.
　in an effort not to burden others even a little...

　There's no more time for this.
　We must take immediate action.

　It will take time for Jeanette to settle down.
　But I can't just wait for it.

　We can't waste this afternoon of relatively little customer time.
　If you decide to take action, do it immediately.
　Delaying it inefficiently will slow the solution.

"Astella, is the shortage of rain so serious?"

　The water used in Yangdaljeong is groundwater pumped up from a well, so I don't feel much water shortage.
　In some places, there seems to be Asai-do which uses undercurrent water, but the wells of Yodamari-tei do not feel the shortage of water because they draw groundwater deeper.
　It may be only a matter of time, though.

"Well... the water level in the river seems to be going down a lot.""Oh, that's what I thought,"

　Loretta raises her hand to supplement Estella's story.

"My brothers said that the water level in the river near us had dropped so much that we couldn't dive in."

　Loretta's New Town has a river connecting the twenty-ninth leg.
　The river, rolling several times wide, leads to the river where the Deliers River Fishing Guild hunts.
　It is said that the water level there is going down.

"And are you brothers and sisters still bathing in the river?"
"What!? No, you know... the little ones don't seem to like things as narrow as tarai..."I've finished bathing while playing in the river..."

　When Newtowns were called slums, they had no money and were forced to bathe in the river... they probably make a lot of money now. Come in at home.

"You're not poaching, are you?"
"No! I swear!"

　Estella points out that Loretta wields her arms with all her might.

"The younger brothers who went to help with the river-fishing guild are strictly disciplined!"

　Oh, I see... the people who directly touched Delia's fears are teaching her at the risk of her life.

"Mr. Delia... without his brother, he really... seems to be a man who won't be fashionable."At home, Mr. Omero, the deputy guild leader, is regarded as a hero."

　Delia is always full power. What's more, it's self-standard.
　There must be many things that ordinary people can't stand.
　I wonder if it's Omero who's going to take my place at that time... I'm glad he is Omero. You seem to have a lot of affection.
　I don't envy you at all.

"Before, waterfall washing was popular saying, 'If you hit a waterfall, you'll be beautiful in an instant,' but..."
"Are you and your little brothers doing such a dangerous thing?"
"My sister has one, too." If you wear soft-shelled turtles and pass through the waterfall, it will become beautiful."

　...keep a close watch for Javier and others around you.

"Are you doing Loretta, by any chance.
"I didn't!? I'm taking a bath at home!"

　Oh, really?
　I'm relieved.

"I'm Gohong!"

　Dye her cheeks lightly, and Loretta coughs away.
　I was glanced at lightly.

　What? You said it yourself.

"According to my younger brothers, the waterfall's power has weakened."
"Perhaps there is a water shortage in the Twenty-ninth Ward,"

　Estella supplements the inference.
　Well, the drought will be the same everywhere. If the upper stream dries up, the lower stream dries up. It's only natural.

"So, he said, "Let's break down the cliff and let the water flow more."
"No!? Stop it with all your might!? If you do that without permission, it will be a war!"

　There will be river fishing guilds in the twenty-ninth district, and if we change the shape of the river, it will be a big problem.

　Loretta's younger brothers used to dig holes in the cliffs to make huge caves.
　It was used as a refuge for the Loretta family, or as a workshop by the Womaroes when it rained heavily last year."

"What's going on in that cave now?"
"It's now an emergency shelter."

　Loretta's family rarely evacuate because the new home they built for her is free from rain and floor leaks.
　That seems to be where Newtown residents can evacuate in the event of a disaster.
　The bottom line is that it's no longer in use.

"It's a playground for children in the neighborhood. I can run around even on rainy days."

　Well, I'm talking about it not raining.

"Well... gulp."

　With a sniff, Jeanette slowly looks up.

"Ginnette," Are you all right now?"
"Yes... I'm sorry." I've made my clothes dirty."
"All right,"

　Estella caresses Jeanette with red and swollen eyes.
　It's kind of refreshing to see Jeanette being comforted.

　I don't really want to see it.

"If you want to go to Mr. Milly, will you take me with you?"

　I can't help worrying about Milly. It's written on my face.

"Of course that's what I meant. Your presence will make Milly feel better."
"...I hope so,"
"That's the case,"

　Well, Milly, who was extremely shy, was one of the few friends who had been open to strangers from the start.

"They may be distressed at what they are worried about. and he would not show up at the Yodamari-tei."
"Then shall I make and bring you something to be worked on?"

　Is the taste of Yodamari-tei delivered?
　There would be no problem as long as we didn't take the money.

"Can you make it right away?"
"Yes, we have consomme soup full of vegetables. I'll warm it up!"

　More vigorously than usual, Jeanette rushed into the kitchen.

"Will you feel better if you cook?"
"Well, it'll be all right,"

　Jeanette isn't that weak. At least that's what I think.

"... Jillo,"

　Magda, who followed behind the Jeanette into the kitchen, immediately returned by herself.
　There are two bags in the hand.

"...to Milly and Delia," Honey Popcorn Pocket"
"We're keeping the shop well, and they're going to listen to the Millichies."

　If Jeanette is out of the way, they may be aware that it is their job to protect the shop.
　What a reliable growth you have made!
　Is this honey popcorn a little bit of concern about not being able to go with you?"All right. I'll tell you exactly what you were worried about."
"...leave it to me,"
"So leave it to me, too."

　Oh, please, both of you.

"Excuse me. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

　Jeanette comes out of the kitchen with a slightly larger basket.
　It seems to have been made in a great hurry. Is it an expression that you want to go to Milly soon?

"I only brought it ready." If necessary, I will rent Milly's kitchen to cook."

　I see. Can you offer something hotter there?

"Then I'll go with Jeanette and Jillo?"
"Even if you go with so many people, you'll feel pressured."
"Yes, I think so, too. Let's listen to Mr. Milly first, and then go to Mr. Delia."

　Jeanette gives her opinion aggressively.
　After all, this has changed a little. He is no longer the man to wait for.

"Mr. Jiro... if I try to do something wrong, please stop as usual."

　say something like that with a slightly strained look
　As usual...
　Now that you mention it, I've stopped him making careless remarks many times.

　She seems to be very sorry that she failed to consult anyone, saying it might be a burden to Milly.
　That's probably why I'm a little forward.
　And Jeanette herself is aware of that.

　If you try to do something wrong, stop it...?
　You trust me a lot, don't you?

"... Estella,"
"Mr. Estella,"
"Huh? What's wrong with you, both of you?"

　Magda and Loretta were staring at Estella while Jeanette looked at me like "I believe you."

"...Magda believes in Estella."
"I can only rely on Estella."
"Oh, really? Now that you say that, I think I'll do my best."
"...the managers these days are often too absentminded to notice Jiro's s*xual harassment."
`But I trust Mr. Estella will keep him in check!'
"Oh, there... where I'm trusted?"

　I mean, I'm not trusted... ...remember, boys.

　If you think about punishing them after they go home...
　We set out from the Yodamari-tei for Milly's house.