War and Peace 1

A few hours later

Eichi: Good morning. Oh, it may be a bit late for that, though. Good afternoon, then?

Yuzuru: Fufu. That’s a perfectly adequate greeting when one has just woken up. In any case, the local time is right around noon at the moment.

Eichi: Is it? I wonder if it was the right choice to put off lunch and sleep off the jet lag.

It’s just about time to eat, though, right? My stomach’s been growling for a while now.

Yuzuru: Oh, dear. That’s highly improper of you, President-sama. Don’t you think you’re letting yourself relax just a bit too much?

Eichi: Isn’t that what vacation is about? But don’t worry, I haven’t let my guard down... Everything is going more or less according to plan.

Thank you, Yuzuru, for putting together this perfect plan. It’s everything I could have hoped for.

You really are brilliant. I’ll have to rely on you more from now on.

Yuzuru: I don’t deserve such praise ♪

Rei: Yaaaawn... and just what sort of disquieting conversation are you two having?

Yuzuru: Ah, it seems that Sakuma-sama has woken up. Here, sit under this parasol; I know you’re sensitive to the sun.

Rei: Much obliged. I am impressed by your fastidious attention to detail. Even the beds are like clouds.

Yuzuru: Of course. The President told me that money was no object, so I procured the finest bedding I could find.

Though for you, Sakuma-sama, perhaps I should have gone with a coffin.

Rei: Oh, no, I don’t sleep in a coffin because I prefer it. I would rather sleep in a normal bed... It is difficult to play a vampire, I’ll have you know.

Eichi: Fufu. I’m not sure you need to force yourself to play that sort of role.

But just as I play the role of Emperor, I’m sure there’s a reason you call yourself that. It’s probably a convenient label, at that.

Tori: Oh, morning, Prez~ ♪

Eichi: Hello, Tori. You woke up before me, I see.

Tori: Nah, I was sleeping around here. I guess it’s harder to sleep with a different pillow... When I told Yuzuru that I was tired but couldn’t fall asleep, he brought me here.

Look, there’s a hammock over there. He rocked me back and forth in it like it was a cradle, and I actually managed to get some sleep...

Maybe it’s because we’re in a different place, but I had a weird dream.

But I’m still a little sleepy, so I keep nodding off. This sucks, I should be getting my beauty sleep.

Eichi: Yes, but there’s no need to be impatient. Just take things one step at a time.

Yuzuru: Yes, it’s exactly as the President says.

More importantly, sir, it’s about time to rehydrate. We’re outdoors in the middle of the day, so you’re losing more fluids than you may realize.

I’ve prepared a tropical drink for you, so please help yourself. The sunlight is also bad for your eyes, so please use these sunglasses.

Tori: Ugh, you’re so annoying. Can’t you just let me be for once? We’re on vacation!

You’re the one who organized this trip, so you should take your responsibilities seriously and take care of everyone else, too!

But whatever. I guess you can be pretty helpful regardless, and I’m sure you’re at your happiest when you’re taking care of me, aren’t you?

Yuzuru: I am. Yuzuru was born to support you, sir.

Tori: Yuzuru, your love is oppressive...

Oh hey, this drink is delicious! It’s like my whole body is coming back to life~ Sooo yummy ♪

Rei: Fufu. How charming. It truly feels like a vacation, no? Might I bother you for a drink as well, Fushimi-kun?

Yuzuru: As you wish. I’m sure you would prefer blood, Sakuma-sama, but that may be difficult to procure...

I humbly apologize, but would you mind having the same tropical drink I’ve made for my Master?

Rei: ...Hm. Are you pretending to be considerate in order to mock me?

Eichi: Fufu. Yuzuru has a sharp tongue on occasion, you see. Every rose has its thorns... ♪