Irina Kushu (Christmas Costume)

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As Long as My Queen Smiles

Kushu: ".....zzz...zzz...my Queen... ...You know...I....."
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Kushu
Zzz...I can...still be...of service to...muu...my Queen...

Mitama
Oh dear-
I wonder if Kushu-chan is dreaming about that world.

Momoko
Maybe she got caught up in that story Yachiyo-san 'n Mifuyu-san made.

Mitama
Could be. Even now she may still be the Queen's servant in her dreams.
Huhu, what in the world could she be dreaming about?

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[This is the world of a story written in the past of a country ruled by the Fire Demon King and the Ice Queen, a short time before the turmoil of that took place on the holy night...]

Ice Queen
Well, I suppose that's enough shopping for dinner, don't you agree?

Queen's Servant
Yeah...huwaah...

Ice Queen
My, are you getting sleepy?
Then I'll carry you on my back until we get home.

Queen's Servant
Sure...

Ice Queen
Huhu, it's almost like you're a child.

Queen's Servant
[The Queen's back swaying back and forth feels so nice... Oh, but...that makes me sound like...]

Elder
What's wrong? You look so down.

Queen's Servant
...Even though I'm her servant, she is the one taking care of me...

Elder
Well, our Queen is quite strong, wouldn't you say?

Queen's Servant
Yeah, she handles most things all on her own...
...Maybe she would be just fine without me.

Elder
Oh dear... I don't believe that's so...
But if it's bothering you...why not do your best and show her what you're capable of?
Then our Queen might think you're amaaazing.

Queen's Servant
...Yeah, I'll try that...

Ice Queen
Well, that should be enough shopping for the Christmas festivities...

Queen's Servant
...I shall carry the bags, my Queen.

Ice Queen
But these are heavy... It would be too difficult for you...

Queen's Servant
Not at all, I am the Queen's servant, so... I can handle this much.

[*Flop*]

Queen's Servant
Ah...
Um...I apologize, my Queen. ...I dropped them...

Ice Queen
It's alright, don't worry. I can still carry them myself.

Queen's Servant
…………

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Queen's Servant
My Queen, regarding today's schedule...

Ice Queen
Yes, compiling the documents, and there's the visitor from the neighboring country.

Queen's Servant
...Yeah, that's...correct...

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Queen's Servant
I shall prepare tonight's dinner...!

Ice Queen
Ah...I'm sorry, there's leftovers from yesterday I made in advance, so you don't have to worry.

Queen's Servant
As...you say... You are incredible, my Queen...

Ice Queen
...What's wrong? You seem a little somber...

Queen's Servant
I can't...be of any use to my Queen at all...is what...

Ice Queen
Eh - that is not true...! Just being here helps me...

Queen's Servant
Just being here...?

Ice Queen
Right, going shopping together, eating meals together...
You are always by my side, aren't you?
That fills me with such joy. That is what's most important to me.

Queen's Servant
But that alone does not make me worthy of being called your servant...

Ice Queen
Hmm...then, could you come over here?

Queen's Servant
...?

[*Pet pet pet...*]

Queen's Servant
Wah-...!

Ice Queen
Petting you like this feels almost like it's healing...
Ah - it's not just petting you - it's much more than just that...!
This is a job only you can do...or is that not enough?

Queen's Servant
Um...if that is all my Queen wants...then that's fine...

Ice Queen
Great! Okay, let's head home together.

Queen's Servant
Sure...
(If my Queen keeps smiling, then that is fine for now...I suppose.)
(But...but someday...)
[Someday, I would love to show my Queen just how cool I can be.]

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Yachiyo
Good day...oh, that girl. She's napping in the Adjuster shop again?

Mitama
Yeah, seems like she's dreaming, apparently with "my Queen".

Yachiyo
I see...I'm not sure what it's about, but I'm sure it's a fun dream, don't you?

Kushu
Zzz...zzz...huhu... Wait for me...my Queen...