"' Rimuru-sensei! '"
Kenya, Gale, Alice, and Ryota ran toward me once they saw me at the front gate of the school.
The school had just finished, and I deliberately waiting for them since a few minutes ago.
"Hi everyone! Look what I bought for you guys!"
I bought cakes from Yoshida-san's shop after I finished visiting Shizu-san's grave. I also bought other food from stalls in the commercial district. I intend to have a little picnic with them today. But to my surprise, when I came to buy food in the commercial district, almost everyone caused a commotion. It seems it's been a while since I haven't strolled around and a lot of new citizens who never saw me found it very odd and at the same time, try to greet me.
I awkwardly greet them back. Why? Because I'm a bit surprised since most of them are humans. I knew that Tempest has accepted a lot of new human immigrants, but I didn't know it already has this many.
It takes quite a time, and I'm glad I didn't late to meet the kids.
"Cake!"
"No way, it's from Yoshida-san's shop isn't it?"
"Thank you, Rimuru-sensei!"
Alice, Kenya, and Ryota immediately saw what I brought for them.
"Yep, let's go have a picnic. Ah, do you have any plans today?"
I suddenly thought they might have another plan for today.
"Nope, we were going back to the dorm for today. We don't have any other homework to do, right guys?" Gale asks the rest.
"No, we already have finished them all"
"Meh, even if there's homework I won't do it if sensei's coming"
"Ken-chan, that's no good. Sensei is going mad if he knew you didn't finish your homework"
"Urk!"
Ryota reprimanded Kenya. That's right. I won't feel happy if they neglect their studies just for having time with me. Well, I also would blame myself since I was the one who suddenly ask them for having a picnic.
"That's right Ryota. I'll punish you if you didn't do your study properly. But if you guys didn't have any plans, let's have a picnic"
"Yeay! Let's go Rimuru-sensei!"
"Let's go!"
"Ah wait a minute, guys let's change our uniform first. We can't get dirty with these uniforms" Gale suddenly suggests to them.
I didn't think about it, but he's right. They have to wash their uniform on their own. It must be pretty tiring. Good job, Gale.
"Oh my, Gale is right. Sensei, please wait a minute. I'll be wearing my cutest outfit!"
"Me too! I'll get my sword and have a duel with sensei later!"
"That's no good Ken-chan! In that case, I'll also bring my bow!"
"Guys! Don't forget to change your clothes!"
They were running to their dorm immediately. It seems they're lively as always. I'm glad they are happy. I wish Shizu-san can see this.
I waited for five minutes, and they haven't come back. Seems it would take more time. Well, it doesn't bother me since I also happen to have been greeted by teachers after they heard I was here.
We talked about how is the school's well-being, and how the relationship between monsters and human children interact with each other, and even we made it to gossip about teachers. Mostly about romantic relationships though.
And suddenly, someone tapped my shoulder from my back.
"Been a while Rimuru. What are you doing here?"
It's a female voice. And I knew who's the voice it is.
"It's been a while as well. How are you doing?"
"Just as usual"
I turn around and saw Hinata standing behind me. She wore her crusader's uniform, with a sword on her waist. The other teachers who talk with me before stopped their talk and also greeted Hinata. It seems she's also well-known around the school.
She greeted them back but with a more monotone voice, meanwhile, the teacher seems to feel happy to be able to greet her. They talked a bit, and then she asked them back to work. It might seem a bit rude, but she's right. Their job hasn't finished, yet they're here talking with us.
"It's your fault" Hinata suddenly said after they have gone.
"Urk!"
She's right. Because I suddenly came by and casually waited at the front gate, everyone must find it unusual. I have to learn more about my standing.
Hinata let out a sigh, and then she asked, "So, what are you doing here?"
"Well, I took a break. So today I have a day off. I want to spend my time with the kids"
"I see. So you wanted to slack off?"
"No way! I just wanted to have a break! I didn't neglect my job. I swear!"
"Is that so?"
"Yeah really! And by the way, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be in Ingracia?"
"I just finished a meeting with your Army General, Benimaru-dono. We discussed about both country prowess, and how we deal when the war breakout. He seems much more diligent than you"
"I see, so you guys formally met to discuss things. That's good. But you don't have to tease me with that 'diligent' word. I also do my job properly you know"
"I also happen to meet with Diablo-dono as well. He's representing you in our meeting. And honestly, it feels more efficient than having a meeting with you when we reconcile about the Seven Luminaries incident"
"Urk!"
It does feel bad when your subordinate does your job more properly than you. But, I'm also glad to hear them doing their job excellently.
"Anyway, I don't care about your situation right now. But I do find it strange to meet you here. So what are you guys going to do with those cakes and food you brought?"
"Ah… We-"
"Sensei! Sorry for the wait, look at my outfit, is it cute?"
"Sensei, Alice is taking too long! I have changed my clothes and taken my sword in just minutes!"
"Ken-chan, you also took time when you looking your sword. Don't lie to sensei"
Alice, Kenya, and Ryota suddenly barge in. Meanwhile, Gale follows behind.
"Sensei, we're ready," Gale said with a calm voice.
Alice indeed looks cute. She wear a red dress and brought a little bag on her shoulders. She wore a white hat, with a little doll on it. Meanwhile, Kenya, Ryota, and Gale look usual. But they brought their weapons.
Kenya brought a sword and a small shield, Ryota brought a bow, and Gale brought a spear and a large shield.
Oy oy oy! Are we going to picnic or do hunting?!
"What are you guys doing? Are you taking them to Labirynth, Rimuru? But Alice's gear is not suited"
Hinata suddenly interjects.
"N-No, actually, we going to have a picnic"
"Eh! Hinata-nee!"
"Hinata-nee, you're here!"
"Hinata-nee, let's join us!"
The kids suddenly made a fuss over Hinata. I thought Hinata might get annoyed a bit, but turns out, she smiled.
"Oh, are you guys going to have a picnic? Then I gladly come"
"' Yeay! '"
"Wa-wait, didn't you have to return to Ingracia?"
"I can do that tomorrow in the early morning. I've plan to stay a night here anyway"
"Now look who's talking about slack off!"
"Shut up"
Before I can say anything, Hinata already lead the kids and took the food I brought.
