`Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!'

　With a creaking but forceful sound, the turbine spins with a splash.

"Alternatively!"
`Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
`Alternate!'
"Yes, yes, yes, yes.

　Kids are swarming around the water wheel.
　We don't know if we're waiting in line or playing with jumping water anymore.

"Hey, you guys! Don't peep into the river! Why don't you fall into the river!"
```Good-night!'
`Well.........that's all right!'

　While Delia is fishing, she also watches over the kids.
　It's not "good," is it? Keep an eye on me, inspector.

"Don't fall!"
``Yes!'

　At first I wondered what would happen, but I'm relieved that Delia is doing well with her kids.

　This place has become a new playground for the kids since the footmill was completed.
　Water is constantly pumped into the waterway from the early morning until the evening when Delia begins fishing. The utilization rate is astonishing.
　There is a rule that only adults can use it when they have eyes, and the kids follow it.

　The waterwheel was completed within a few days of hand-rolled sushi on the riverbed, and from that day on, the kids were absorbed in this new game and the waterway was revived.
　The water level in the reservoir is steadily increasing.
　So far, there is no sign that the river will run out.
　Once again, I'm impressed that this river is a large river with a lot of water.

"Oh! Jillo!"

　From that day on, Delia regained her former cheerfulness and Omero regained her daily well-being.
　Really... You looked like you were going to die, Omero.

"What do you think, waterwheel? It's very popular!"

　Delia, proudly proud of herself for some reason, is not your credit, is it? It's rather me.

"How are you getting along with the kids?"
"Ah! I'm telling you exactly what you're saying."
"Wow!"
"It fell!"
``Squeak!''
"Hey, you're falling, kid,"
"Oh, come on! Keep your head together, boys!"

　Even though the water level has dropped, the water is still over a meter deep.
　If adults don't keep an eye on it, you won't know what kind of accident will happen. When I see those kids, I feel like I don't have to worry about them, but I'm afraid of accidents because I can't predict them. I'll have to keep an eye on that.

```` `Squeak!''

　...it sounds like a lot of fun.

　Just in case, if the water level of a river falls below one meter, the turbine will not reach the surface.
　The water in a river is not infinite, so if the water level drops to that extent, the survival of the river is given top priority.

"Oh, it's fun," Do you want to try Jiro?"
"No, I don't do it from the Mendoi said. I mean, Delia, did you do it?"
"Oh! You turned it so fast!"

　It's not a competition for speed, but... don't break it's not a competition.

　Foot-rowing watermills seem to permeate the kids with some sort of athletic feel.
　Athletic... If I make it, I think I'll be absorbed in playing.
　Well, I don't owe you that much.

"""Tento-mushi-san, derias-san""

　Milly's voice can be heard from afar.
　I saw Milly jumping to make her little body look as big as possible.

"Wow, you're cute. I want to take it home."
"Oh, then, I'll follow you!"

　No, no... I don't think so.

"Hello~"

　With a wave of his hand, Milly comes down to the riverbed.
　There's a big basket in my hand.

"Well, Mr. Guild and his big sisters, Mr. Derea and Mr. Tento-mushi,"

　The basket was stuffed with drops of pale orange fruit.

"Oh, my God. You can harvest this much, that forest."
"Oh, you know what it is, Mr. Tento-mushi," This isn't so famous."
"It was in my hometown, too.
"How do you eat it? Is it a round bite?"
"Oh, wait. I'll set an example for you."

　The biwa was raised by an old woman who lived in the neighborhood when she was a kid, and sometimes the landlady gave it to her.
　pluck and peel the stem a thin skin that can be peeled off without force As soon as the skin is peeled, juices overflow and drizzle down to the fingers.
　When the skin is peeled, turn the fruit sideways and bite at once.

　Yeah! It'sweet!

"Oh, it looks delicious! Sweet potato!"

　Delia picked the stem and nibbled it whole.

"I was watching, my role model!"
`Bripping!'
"Seed! Give me the seeds!"
"... sweet, but... astringent.""Yes! It's because you don't eat properly! See, I'll peel you off, so eat properly! Be gentle, so that you don't bite the seeds!"

　hand over a fleeced flyer to Delia

"...kindly... ...hmm."

　Delia bites the wrinkles with the tenderness of the little bear... and bristles all over her body.

"Ah... oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!"
"Right? If you eat it properly, it's delicious, biwa."
"Mi, Miri! Can I get all of this?"
"Hey! Half of it is me!"
"I'll bring it back to you again, so today I'll have half of it with the ladybug, will you?"
"Really!? Milly is a good guy!"
`What!'

　Delia hugs Milly and lifts her little Milly.

`And, dear, dear, dear! I'm a little scared!'

　Milly is fluttering around and turning her eyes around.
　And the kids are staring at the new attraction with envious eyes. ... Delia, you'll definitely be asked for later. Be prepared!

"Well, I'll take it home and feed the Magdas,"
`Well, well... to Mr. Jinet and Mr. Lollett,'

　When Milly came back to the ground, she seemed unsteady on her feet.
　Were you so scared?

"What's wrong with you, Milly? Aren't you feeling dizzy? Are you pushing yourself again?"
"No, no, no!"

　Unconscious!?
　Don't you remember what you just did to Milly?

`No, Milly is a little boy, so you can't do it!'
`What!? It's not little!'
"If anything happens, tell me! I'll definitely go and help you!"
"Oh......well. I'll count on you, Deria."
"Oh! Leave it to me!"

　The relationship between the two quickly grew closer after an argument over water. 　
　Or rather, Delia liked Milly very much.

　...however, Delia was the cause of the danger that had just struck Milly.

"I just wanted to reward Magda with something, and I'll use it."
"Well, Maguda, you did a great job."
"Huh? What's wrong with Magda? I don't know much about it."

　Magda had recently gone to a lake in the woods to bring back water.
　It was only a little bit in the water bottle, but thanks to Regina, we were able to conduct a water quality survey.
　The result was that the water was clean enough to be used for almost all daily use.
　Drinking water could also be used, and no microorganisms were detected that could adversely affect large amounts of water.

　Well, it seems that woodcutters and hunters use it regularly, and I thought there would be no problem with it, but you know, they are different in shape from the 'normal' men."

　But now I have the endorsement.

　In the worst case, Estella's lords were jointly commissioned by the Hunting Guild to carry water. Forty and forty wards are equally short of water.

　Magda volunteered to take the first step toward this.
He said, "...I got it while hunting," but I guess his main purpose was water.
　The Jeanettes must have done what they could because they were breaking their hearts and so many people were worried.

　It's Magda's concern.

　That's why I've been thinking of doing something to reward you.
　I'm sure you'll have no complaints about this flyer.

"Oh, that's right, sir. Say thank you to Mr. Marsha. The skin of a sea animal is very useful."

　The sheets covering the reservoir use giant sea animal skins provided by Marsha.
　This was the perfect skin for waterproofness, light, soft, and sturdy.
　I thought it was a whale or something, but it seems to be a beast. It was a creature I didn't know.

"Oh, I have to thank Marsha properly."
"Huh?"

　As she looked, Delia scratched her cheek a little shyly.

"When I was worried, he told me many times to talk to Jiro."

　That day Marsha was in the 42nd leg worrying about Delia.

"But I didn't know what to say because I thought I might get in trouble if I met Jiro."
"Well, I think he went out of his way to the Yodamari-tei because he knew it."

　On the morning of our visit to Delia, Marsha visited Yodamari-tei and offered us sea fish.
　That's why I was going to make Temaki sushi.

　He went out of his way to bring me sea fish and said, "You came to see me because I'm worried about Delia-chan~☆" and after that, he went to Norma to order squid.
　If you think about it, it's a wrong move.

　Now that I think about it, it must have been a sign from Marsha.
"I want you to notice me.

　I'm sorry, I didn't notice then. Well, it was resolved that day, and Marsha seemed satisfied.
　The skin of a marine animal may have been meant as a form of course.

"Well, use this bag, and half-dry it,"

　Milly offered me a slightly larger bag.
　You've got everything ready.

　I'm going to take it and bag it in a bag.
　If we had a little more Magda, we'd eat it up in no time if we divided it into four people.

"Don't you have a fan circulation?"
"Well, I don't have many people to eat."
"It's delicious,""Yes. I like all the flower guilds, but it's a hidden old man because he's not well known."

　It's called salmon, it's called loquat, and it feels like there are too many delicious things that people who know it can handle.
　If you look for it, you'll find this city.

　Maybe there's no place like an orchard where all the apples, cherries, and loquats come from in the woods.
　I think there was a place where lemon was made...

"If I had a little more, I'd have a tart... but I'd rather be disappointed with this."

　If it's a tart, I'm sad if I don't have a lot of fruit.
　Will you give up this time?

　I thought…

"... tart?"

　Delia's eyes gleamed.

"Are you going to make a tart out of a fly?"
"Oh, oh, but there aren't many this time, so maybe next time..."
"Is it delicious?"

　It's a real bite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

"If you make it into a tart, it'll taste pretty good."
"Will you feed me if I give it away?"

　The bottom line is that they want to eat.

"Well, I haven't been able to get away from the river lately, and I haven't eaten such elaborate sweets." I like popcorn and nectar candy because they taste good, but, after all, cake is nothing special, isn't it?"

　He began to speak enthusiastically.
　Well, why don't you make some time to eat?

"Omero can't swim, so he can't help the children when they fall into the river, and the other guys don't have positions, so I don't think he can rely on them, I don't think he's in charge of them... he's going to drown more."

　Oh, my God!
　Delia's guy, I thought he was doing whatever he wanted, and he felt responsible for keeping the kids. That's pretty overprotective, too.
　I tend to forget that he's a guild leader who puts one guild together because he's a guild leader.
　You deserve a strong sense of responsibility.

`But the children must have gotten used to it, and if you're going to make me a tart, I'll go eat it!'
"Hey, responsibility!"

　As soon as you review it, your palm is returned!?

"I want to eat a lot of these, but... but I'm going to give them all to Jiro! So let me have some tart!"

　Delia is holding out a basket in her hands.
　But... I don't think I'll get it if I get half-cry like Inu just before I throw it away.

"Eat... I want to eat... but I want to eat more tart..."
"Oh, you know, Mr. Delia," I'll bring you back if you're a flyer. Don't look like you're going to cry like that, right?
"Really!? Are you sure?"
"Well, I've had a good harvest this year because I've worked hard to take care of the forest."
"Well, then, Jillo." Here! Nice to meet you!"

　...as soon as I found out I could get it, I pressed my basket lightly.
　I'd like you to share with me your stoutness."

　But how dare you take good care of me in this water shortage?
　Isn't a good harvest a great thing? The situation is worse than usual.

"Well, I'll make it, so come to the Yodamari-tei in about two hours."
"All right! Don't wear the children home before then!"

　No, I hope you'll have someone else on your watch.

"Wouldn't it be a problem if we put Omero and someone who can swim well together?"
"I see! Should we let them do it in pairs? Yes, Jiro is smart!"

　I think I'll come up with something like that.
　Well, Delia is the type of person who says, "I'll do my best!" for everything.

"Oh, yes! It's a cake! I'll eat it to the fullest!"

　...and don't show "I'll do my best!" there. It's going to be a fight.

"Why don't you join me?"
"Oh, is that all right?"
"Of course. Milly did a lot of good, too."
"Well! Then I'll go with Mr. Delia,"
"Oh,"

　If you go back to the Yodamari-tei and start cooking, it will be cooked by noon.
　Let me use the corner of the kitchen.

　After talking to Delia, Milly, and the other kids, I went back to the Yodamari-tei.




"It's delicious, isn't it?
"...delicious."
`It's my first time!'

　The people of Yodamari-tei are in full bloom and enjoying the raw biwa.
　They gave the cake one by one to show the taste of the ingredients.

　If you like it, you may want to get it from Milly regularly in the future.
　If you put Assent in between, you could also buy it.

"Are you going to turn this into a tart?"
"Oh, I'm going to use Biwa as a comport and upload it."

　It's delicious to eat raw, but when it comes to comport, sweetness is persuasive or powerful.

"Well, I'll get ready now... Jeanette, help me."
"Yes,"
"And Magda and Loretta,"
"...what?"
"Say anything!"

　Offer important tasks to the two enthusiastic people.
　Point to the audience????

"Yasilo! Is it ready or not? Is it ready or not?""Ugh. I'm looking forward to it, new tart. Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
"Keep hold of Delia and Bertina, who are quick-witted,"

　Delia will come soon after, and somehow Bertina will follow behind her... if you give them a fly, they'll eat up in an instant. I must hold it back at all costs!

"Nice to meet you,"
"Well... it's a very difficult task. If you're not good at it, your life will be in danger."
"... in the worst case you can tell with your fist."

　It's dangerous, man.

　I gave Loretta the fresh popcorn, and gave her a thud on her back... in front of the hungry beast (Delia & Bertina).

"Whoaah!? Brother, what do you mean...? Beasts, hungry beasts, come upon us!"
``Sweet thing!'

　As I watch Loretta crumpled up by hungry beasts, I gently hand Magda a loaf.

"...what about this?"
"You worked hard, so it's a bonus."
".........special treatment."
"Oh, I've done my best."
"...then I'll do my best again."

　Magda's tail wraps around my feet and gently moves away.
　I'm glad you seem to have liked it.

"Well, I'll hurry up and make it,"
"Yes, I'm looking forward to it, too."

　go into a kitchen with a wrinkle
　Jeanette has already mastered the tart, so she leaves the tart dough and custard cream to herself.
　In the meantime, I will make a comport of biwa.
　Cut the wrinkles in half and peel them off from the bulging side. Then remove the seeds with the astringent skin around them. The astringent skin can be easily peeled off with a spoon.

"You look like you'
"Do you want to try?"
"Yes!"

　Give Ginet a tip and a way to do it.
　The wrinkles oxidize quickly and change color, so pour them into lemon water in turn.
　Jeanette quickly got the hang of it and all the wrinkles came off in no time.

　There's a division of labor from here on.
　Hurry up, or there'll be be beasts outside.

　Add water, sugar and a little bit of white wine to make a beer comport.

"Water. I'm glad I can manage it."

　Jeanette mutters such a thing as she works.

"You can't make a comport without water."
"It's certainly not the time to make a comport when there's no water,"

　Don't riot if you start making comports or something like that, with your drinking water in jeopardy.
　No, if Delia and Bertina were there, would the Comportes win?

　The work goes on with such a stupid imagination... the tart is baked.
　It's a delightful to the eye, with a neat array of glossy and beautiful wrinkles.

　I cut them and took them --"

"Well... well... you've got to do it, Loretta..."
"It was Mr. Delia... who was very strong."

　Delia and Loretta were limp on the floor.
　...what have you been doing, boys?

"Hello~"
"Welcome, Milly,"

　Millie comes at the right time and a tea party called Biwa's tart tasting party is held.
　Biwa's tarts were quickly eaten up, as if toil the hardships and anguish of the past few days. Well, it's only a matter of time before we line up at the Yodamari-tei.

"Yasilo, refill!"
"Well,"
`I'll take care of it!'
"Don't be silly!"
"Mr. Yashiro... there's nothing impossible about human beings."
`There's nothing plausible about it!'
"Oh, de lia, sister... I'll bring you another flyer, see you next time?"

　When Milly soothed Delia and Bertina, Magda and Loretta began to clear away their empty plates, and Jeanette brought another cup of tea... suddenly there was a tap on the window.
　There's a little sound.

"Oh..."

　Jeanette walks to the window with the teapot in her hand.

"It's raining."

　The voice looks a bit happy.
　And the smile I turned around seemed to be fun.

　Somehow, I felt the situation had come to an end.
　If only it rains heavily, the 42 wards will regain their original tranquility.
　I was thinking about it, listening to the sound of rain gradually strengthening.




　It continued to rain for the next two days.
　The amount of rain was quite heavy, and the Yodamari-tei had too much time on its hands for the first time in a long time.
　It's raining sideways, and the world is soaking wet.

　The reason why I still smile at the sky, which seems to be raging as if I were recovering from what I've been doing, is probably because I think that water shortage will be resolved.
　This is not enough yet. But it's much better than no rain.
　The beating sound of rain still envelops the world. That's what makes me feel like.
　We had a relaxing time in the deserted Yodamari-tei.




　Don't even know about the uproar that will come the next day.




　Early in the morning of the first day in a long time when the sun appeared in the sky, Delia jumped into the Yangdalettei.

"I'm in trouble, Jiro! The river..."
"Why? Was it flooded this time because of the heavy rain?"
"No! I don't think so!"

　I couldn't immediately understand the words that were brought to me.

"The river doesn't flow at all!"


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