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“Master… Master…! Wake up…!”

“He seems weak in the morning. Kukkuk.”

Kali and Calea’s voices are heard from beyond the dark and blank field of vision. I can clearly hear voices, but I can’t open my eyes.

This was the shortcoming of the third clone.

Perhaps it was because my body was weak, but when I woke up, it took me a long time to open my eyes and get out of bed.

It feels like my mind is awake, but my body is asleep. No matter how hard I tried to get up, I just couldn’t.

Every morning starts with the same scene. I fall asleep and flop around in bed, while Carly and Calea wake up early and prepare breakfast.

I wake up late and groggy, and start the morning with the meal they prepared. Some people may criticize me for not doing anything.

But for breakfast, Sister Carly went out and bought food, and I also paid for it, so wouldn’t it be okay?

“Owner. Now it’s really time to wake up. Stop whining and get up.”

“Ugh…uh…head…”

“I told you to wake up! Otherwise… you call me master all day?!”

“Okay… I woke up…”

I quickly got up to escape the scary threat. As expected, as I waited again today, I was able to fully wake up from my sleep.

I headed to the table as if to avoid Carly, who was growling playfully. There was a delicious fish and meat stew on the table.

“Now. Hurry up and try it.”

“…You don’t eat?”

“Me? I ate earlier. when you are sleeping I tried to wait for a while, but someone kept sleeping like a newborn.”

“Really? Then I will eat well.”

Yum-mumble.

I scooped up the meat stew and took a bite. Just an ordinary, delicious stew with nothing special. Rather, it felt even more special because it was ordinary.

I don’t know why, but it seemed like Carly and Calea were staring at me while I was eating. Calea looked back at Carly and me a few times and then smiled.

“….How about it?”

“Huh? this? It’s just delicious.”

“Really?! I’m so glad…! Kk…kk hum.”

what. Why are you so excited? It looks like Carly is in a good mood today.

-Okay… then I’ll do it tomorrow too…!

-sister. Don’t look too excited…!

-Is that so…?

-huh! That’s how it feels special…!

I looked at Sister Kali, who was quietly mulling over me. I finished an ordinary delicious meal.

“It was a good meal. This is pretty good. Can I buy it again next time?”

“Heh…really? Well then, I’m glad.”

Carly smiled brightly. You seem to be in a really good mood today, and it seems like I’m feeling better too.

‘Let’s see… time…’

Oops. If this continues, I may not be able to go to the counseling center at the usual times.

” I’ll wash up and come out, so let’s go to the counseling center right away.”

“Uh…huh? Washing?”

“Uh. Why?”

“Ah…no. Just wash it quickly.”

Carly’s ears perked up. Also, my face seems to be a little red.

Well, I guess it’s okay. Because Carly seems to do that often.

Shoot ah-

-sister…! Now! Right Now…

-…what?! How could you do such a thing! I’m not stupid, who would believe that…!

-Venice is an idiot! It’s strangely insensitive, but I’m sure it will work!

-Oh…no! I can’t do it!!

“What is it? What are you guys doing here?”

“…Hi.”

“A…”

What I could see when I came out after washing up was Kali, who was red all over her head and hiccuping, and Calea, who was looking at Kali meaningfully and sighing.

***

“Ha… It really puts my mind at ease. Thank you, teacher.”

“Yes. Then take a look.”

I completed the consultation easily today. It seems like fewer and fewer people are seeking counseling these days.

Wouldn’t it be better to consider it fortunate? It seems like this result has come about because the number of people with concerns has decreased.

Jumin, who was leaving the counseling center while thanking me, suddenly turned around and faced me.

“Teacher. Teacher… are you going today? Today is ‘that day’, isn’t it?”

“Yes? Where?”

“Ah… I guess not. Well then, good luck.”

Are you going? Where are you talking about?

There are a few places to go on the upper floors… Is it the new cafe that opened at the intersection? But you’re suddenly talking about a cafe?

“….What are you talking about? Kali, Kalea. Don’t you know anything?”

“No. I don’t know either.”

“I have no idea…!”

Even Kali and Kalea didn’t know. What on earth did that resident want to say?

That question persisted until I finished work at the counseling center as usual and went to Hoodie’s convenience store.

“You mean today? Today…. Ah ha. The day has already arrived. I guess time really flies.”

“Aha! Today is already that day! Mr. Venice! Be sure to come with us this time…!”

When I asked Hoody and Rania, who I met at Hoody’s convenience store, about ‘that day’, they thought for a moment and then nodded as if they knew the answer.

what. So what is it? I asked them with doubt.

“….Did you forget? Today is the day of the night market that comes once every few months!”

“Night market?”

“I guess you were so busy that you forgot. What is a night market…”

Hoodie began to explain to me who was curious. Not only me, but also Kali and Kalea began to listen carefully.

Night market. It was a very familiar word to me.

A day when numerous food stalls and entertainment activities gather in an otherwise ordinary apartment complex to provide a fun day for those who are tired.

And the night market in the lower part of Espilia that Hoody explained was no different.

Once every few months, outside merchants and existing residents provide various food and entertainment, and residents enjoy the day with peace of mind.

It is said that this event started by chance to forget the painful memories of Espilia, and attracts a large number of people every time.

Some upper-class residents even enjoy wearing robes and masks to hide themselves on this day.

“Hoo… Is there such a thing? Sounds fun!”

“Yes! This is my first time in my life…!”

“You didn’t know either?”

“Uh. Because it hasn’t been long since we came here.”

Kali and Calea’s eyes began to sparkle at the same time. They were very similar sisters.

“Are you planning to participate in the night market this time?”

“Yes. Of course.”

“Once you enjoy Venice, you won’t forget it!”

I was a little excited too. Because it seemed like memories from my childhood were coming back to me.

So, shall we just enjoy today?

***

After finishing the distribution today with the help of Hoodie and Rania, we returned home and took a little rest.

A commotion began to echo outside the house.

It was getting late, and the noise of people was so loud that it looked like the night market had started.

“Wow…! Look at that…! It’s so beautiful…!”

Calea, who was standing on the sofa and looking out the window, shouted. Carly and I followed the sound and looked out the window where Calea was looking.

“Hya… It’s really pretty. I like it.”

“……..”

It’s true. It looked exactly like the night market in my memories.

Orange lights and red tents illuminate the dark night. And countless people chatting with smiles on their faces.

I spoke while looking at the prisoner sisters, embracing my swollen heart.

“Guys. Let’s go!”

“Let’s go!”

“Yay!”

As you quickly leave the house, you see a different view of the lower level than usual.

There weren’t a lot of people to begin with, but today the dark streets are filled with so many people that it can be said to be crowded.

At that time, a sweet and savory smell began to waft. It feels like this to me as a human, but what about beasts?

-Wow… the smell is amazing! where are you!

-excuse me! There it is!

-Give me a bite too!

-Ah, you fucking bitch! What if I eat it all!

“Shall we go there too?”

“Good…!”

“Good! Kills the smell!”

As we watched the children running and playing, we headed towards the source of the smell.

“Welcome!”

“Can I have three chicken skewers, please?”

“Ing… Oh, you’re better! Just wait a moment! I will make it the most delicious!”

A familiar sweet and savory smell resonates. Kali and Calea swallow their saliva at the same time.

-Get better! Have fun today!

-Thank you always! older brother!!

– Thank you for treating me before!

-It’s the best, Venice!!

I smiled and accepted the fuss made by the prisoners who discovered me.

Now, even this evil laughter seems to be funny to them. I feel really fortunate.

After a while, the owner of the chicken skewer street vendor handed me three delicious chicken skewers.

Meaty chicken skewered on a skewer, overflowing with sweet sauce.

“Now, try it. It’s delicious.”

“”Hehe… Yum yum yum..””

When I handed them the chicken skewers, they started eating them with the same expression and posture.

In an instant, only the skewers of chicken remained. There is joy in their faces.

“Wow..! This is so fucking delicious! Can’t you just buy one more?!”

“Buy and eat a lot. Because I have a lot of money.”

“…Master, you are the best!”

“Hey!”

Carly finished off 12 chicken skewers on the spot. It was fun to see the eyes of not only the yakitori street vendor but also the prisoners passing by turn round.

And, what I liked more than anything else was this warm and cozy atmosphere.

A warm light illuminating a dark night, and the warmth of a person warm enough to calm even the cold wind.

“Next! Let’s go there! Come on!”

Pisik-

“Okay. Go slowly. Because there is a lot of time.”

And Kali’s appearance as excited as a child. I liked all these scenery.

I hope this warm atmosphere will remain forever and illuminate their difficult lives.