Woman in the Vortex

Hikari: I got you a plate! Here, a fork! And a knife to cut it into pieces for Ramo-san!

Xue: You're so lively only at times like this......

Hikari: I get lively when I dance as well!

Hikari: Koyomi-san and Lilja-san, forks!

Koyomi, Lilja: Thank you.

Koyomi: But is this really okay? It's addressed to Ramona-san.

Ramona: Yeah. Eating alone isn't very tasty, is it? I also want everyone to enjoy the food of my homeland.

Lilja: What is it anyway? Stollen. A German cake?

Ramona: By and large, yes. It’s cut into small pieces and eaten from the end of November until Christmas.

Hikari: Eh!? Do we have to endure eating it little by little!?

Hikari: I wonder if I can hold out until Christmas......

Ramona: It gets even better as the days go by and the fruit’s flavours soak in.

Ramona: Well, it's not like you can't eat them all at once.

Koyomi: But you all have dinner, don't you? Even if it's the end of training, shouldn't you eat moderately?

Lilja: Yes. I'm fine with less.

Xue: That’s true. I'll only have a bit too.

Hikari: Eh!?

Hikari: O-Okay, me too then......

Ramona: Oops, sorry. I was clumsy and this piece ended up being cut too thick.

Hikari: !!!

Hikari: I want that one!

Ramona: Heh heh, then this is for Hikari. This one, which is thinner, is Lilja’s, this is Xue’s, and this is Koyomi’s.

Xue: You, Germany, aren't you spoiling Hikari too much?

Lilja: Isn't it okay if Ramo wants to do it?

Xue: Hmm.......

Hikari: Is there enough for everyone?

Hikari: Well then-

Everyone: Thanks for the food!

Hikari: Mmm! Delicious, full of powdered sugar! 

Xue: This is......!

Koyomi: Yeah, it's pretty good......!

Lilja: Plenty of dried fruits. Looks good for the skin.

Ramona: I'm glad you enjoyed it. There's more, so let's eat it again next time.

Hikari: But hey, why did they bother with an empty box?

Xue: Don't tell me the contents were stolen before they arrived?

Ramona: No, I don't think so. It was sealed properly.

Lilja: Do you have any idea what you lent her? You knew her a long time ago, didn't you?

Ramona: Hmmm......

Hikari: Ramo-san is so kind, I'm sure she lends all kinds of things to all kinds of people.

Koyomi: Not just lending them out, but saying, "This is a good opportunity, so please use them!", she's the type of person who would give things away.

Xue: It's a loss if you keep giving away, Germany. It's not fair unless you give and you get, bartering.

Ramona: .......

Lilja: Ramo?

Ramona: Oh, no, I'm sorry. It’s just, I had an idea.

Xue: What about? That it was stolen?

Ramona: No, not that, It's more like something I lent to the sender. Just…….

Lilja: Just?

Ramona: I didn't mean to lend it, I didn't think it was possible......

Xue: What the hell, get it straight.

Koyomi: Now now, it's Ramona-san's personal story.

Ramona: (Speaking of things I lent her......)

Ramona: (No, it can’t be-)

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Pub: 22 Jan 2024 18:29 UTC
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