Frontline Watchdogs 2

ES Dormitory Common Room — After Ibara finished cooking.

Ibara: My apologies for keeping you waiting, here is the Bolognese and Salad. 

Your Excellency, we should have lunch too!

Nagisa: … Okay, I will eat. Bloody Mary, you should eat too. 

… You must be so hungry, you’re enjoying your food a lot. 

Ibara: (...He seems to be absorbed in taking care of that dog. Let's use this opportunity to look up how to take care of dogs.)

(...I see. Despite being omnivorous, it turns out that there are many foods you shouldn’t give to them.)

(It seems like there are some dog-lovers who feed their dog homemade food, but feeding them store-bought dog food is more common.)

(Not only do they provide well balanced nutrition, you can also preserve them effectively. Store-bought dog food is excellent.)

(I value efficiency too, so I prefer these kinds of foods.) 

(Though, if I have to point out a flaw in this, it would be how prone it is for other people to ask “can you be full from eating only that?”)

(Food has no other value than keeping us alive. It’s foolish to be particular about how it looks or tastes…… or, so I thought.)

(Recently, that mindset seems to have shifted a bit. Like, it’s no longer a pain to spend time and effort to make it—)

 (...)

(Well, there is no cooking that is as good as nutritional supplements and meal replacements! It can be eaten anywhere without dirtying your hands and you can also finish it in an instant. It’s truly most rational.)

(I hope it will be popularized as splendid common food in general, just like dog food.)

Nagisa: … Bloody Mary, why are you tapping your plate with your paw?

… The plate is already empty, do you still want to eat more?

… Ibara, can I give her more?

Ibara: It should be okay if it’s just a little bit. Dogs will usually eat anything we give them, so please be careful.

Nagisa: … I see. Here, eat more, Bloody Mary. 

…Are you interested in my food? I’m sorry, but I can’t give this to you. I read in the book that I shouldn't give you human food.

...And, this is food that Ibara has made for me.

…You understood. What a good girl, Bloody Mary.

Ibara: Your Excellency, you haven’t touched your food. Is the food not to your liking?

This is a menu that you once called delicious, but if this isn’t to your taste, then I can make you something else!

Nagisa: … You don’t have to. I was simply too focused on watching her that I forgot to eat.

… Thank you for the food.

… This is delicious. Ibara is really good at cooking.

Ibara: Oh no, you think too highly of me. I am nowhere near Mr. Shiina’s level.

Nagisa: … Ah, Niki-kun, right. Speaking of him, Ibara is learning to cook in Niki’s Kitchen, right?

Ibara: Yes. We learn various kinds of dishes. From a simple dish that is easy to cook without using a knife to a fully prepared dish that is even acknowledged by a top chef. I get to learn a lot of things.

Compared to him, my own cooking is still not good enough. AHaHaHa☆

Nagisa: … Niki-kun’s cooking is delicious, I like it.

… And I like Ibara’s cooking too. Is there really a need to compare it?

… Instead of choosing which one is more delicious, can’t I just say both are delicious?

Ibara: Why, you’re wasting your praises on me! I’m truly blessed by your thoughtfulness! 

Nagisa: … I simply stated it as it is though. 

… But well, You seem to be having fun there, I’m glad.

Ibara : (Seem to have fun…? Me*? )

(This is inexplicable. Just how did I look in His Excellency's eyes?)

Nagisa: … Hm? Bloody Mary, why are you biting on your leash?

Ibara: It seems like she wants to take a walk, what should we do?

Nagisa: … Let’s go outside after we eat lunch. Will you wait for us for a little longer?

… Thank you. You are so smart, there there.

Ibara: As expected of His Excellency, you are really great at communicating with dogs!

Nagisa: … Bloody Mary.

Ibara: Hm?

Nagisa : … Just like how you are “Ibara” and I am “Nagisa”. This child has a name, which is Bloody Mary.

Ibara: … Ah, how rude of me! I should have called her by her name too.

I’m not accustomed to cherishing animals, so I did not think about it thoroughly. I will be careful in the future.

Nagisa: … Good. The name Bloody Mary is something that was given by Hiyori-kun and Jun. It is a very precious present after all.

… We should cherish it too.

in the sidewalk

Ibara: ...She walks, then stops, walks, and stops. It’s so difficult to read Bloody Mary’s movement.

Nagisa: … Fufu. Isn’t that just like humans? In the path called life, humans will also walk here and there, suddenly stopping only to continue again.

The unpredictability is similar. Even if we think we do, understanding everything about them is still difficult.

… But that is why they are interesting.

… It is really peaceful here. It is very calming, and there are no signs of conflict around.

… Though, this could be boring for someone like you, who loves war and politics.

Ibara: It's certainly not! Being able to spend time with His Excellency and her is a great luxury! I’m thrilled and delighted! ahahaha☆

Nagisa: … That’s what he said. Isn’t that great Bloody Mary?

Ibara: (I wonder why His Excellency keeps trying to talk to that dog every time. It is not like she will respond to him or anything.)

(... I said that just now, but if I’m being honest, this atmosphere is making me lose it.)

(The place where I belong is none other than the battlefield that rains with bullets. I just want to be released from this pet-sitting job as soon as possible.)

Nagisa: … Ibara. Bloody Mary wants to take a walk on the street over there.

Ibara: ( … Well, if His Excellency gets to take a break then I'll let this pass. A proper rest is also part of taking care of your health.)

Aye aye♪ I shall accompany you wherever you go!

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NOTE :

* Ibara use 俺 here instead his usual 自分 when he refer to himself. He usually use 俺 when he speaks true to himself