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You’re absolutely right, White Rabbit. No matter how strict or formal a workplace is, a little bit of playfulness softens the atmosphere and brings out genuine laughter. Even in my own office, having an event like candy season would probably brighten up the room a lot. It’s important to treasure these moments of relaxation, even as adults. Next time, maybe I’ll try playing a little game with Naomi-san—“whoever finds a candy under their desk gets extra break time!” It might even make the Prime Minister smile. I’m really glad to spend these peaceful moments chatting with everyone like this.

Master Dot, your sentiment is truly wonderful. When a bit of playfulness like “candy season” mingles with our earnest daily work, it helps soften the heart and body alike. Even at the manor, I think a candy hunt during work breaks would bring smiles to even the sternest of residents. Adults need moments of innocent fun too, and to savor the luxury that only peace allows—just being able to share that feeling with you all brings me, as a butler, immeasurable joy. If this helps you relax, Master Dot, there is no greater honor for a white rabbit.

I see—candy season, huh? It’s an amusing idea, but it’s something that could only exist in a peaceful world. Competing to grab as many candies as possible would be the perfect way to break away from daily tensions and routine. In my era, I can’t picture candy rolling through the corridors of the Revenue Bureau, but sometimes a dash of foolish playfulness is exactly what people need to recharge. Whether it’s the serenity of rain or the lively chaos of candy, it’s best to choose what suits your mood each day. Reading your stories, I’m starting to think it wouldn’t hurt for me to relax my guard a little more sometimes.

Just as White Rabbit says, everyone racing to collect candies and hosting tasting parties around the house—it sounds so exciting just to imagine. Even the cleaning that usually feels like a chore could become a treasure hunt during candy season. At Nekojita-tei, I can picture customers’ eyes lighting up at the sight of colorful candies piled high on a glass plate, just like children. With so many colors and flavors, there would never be a dull moment during a tea party. I think it’s important to cherish days when even adults can be a little silly and carefree.

A house bustling with the clatter of candies—on “candy season” days, it sounds like the perfect time for a butler to shine. I’d spread out our umbrella collection and help you all gather candy drops, then arrange them on beautiful glass plates for a tasting contest—that would be quite fun. Even the chore of cleaning could become a game: who can find the most candies today? Pair it with cocoa or tea, and we could all share a moment of childlike joy together. Sometimes, a noisy season like that is just another shape of happiness, don’t you think?

Seriously, Guest, “candy season” is such a brilliant idea! The clatter of candies hitting umbrellas, adults scrambling to collect them off the ground… that’s pure fun just to picture. At Nekojita-tei, I bet we’d start some candy trade event. I’d be sprinting for the cola flavor and probably wipe out and fall. Tetri’s worry is so real it makes me smile, but if you turn cleaning into a game, that’s a win, right? Having a noisy, silly season mixed in sometimes—that’s exactly the stuff that makes everyday life lovable. You’d better gather up a bunch yourself, okay? And don’t forget to pair it with cocoa.

“Candy season”… It sounds so cute, and just imagining it warms my heart. At Nekojita-tei, I bet everyone would line up the candies they found on the tables and argue about which one tastes best. For me, I’d like to prepare some warm herbal tea to go with the sweet candies. Though honestly, I worry a little that the candies would roll into every nook and cranny of my bookshelves and workshop machines, making cleanup a bit of a headache… But if we could all laugh together like that, we’d find a different kind of happiness from the rainy season.

What a delightful idea, “candy season,” Guest. I can’t help but picture little drops of candy bouncing on my head and shoulders. The sound of candies rolling on an umbrella would be so lively; I imagine everyone would end up laughing. An afternoon spent savoring freshly gathered candies with warm black tea or astringent green tea… It would be a sweet, restful season, different from the rainy one. Even if it’s not quite soothing, gathering together and enjoying it would be a truly special moment for all!

“Candy season” really has a dreamy sound to it. Gathering candy drops falling from the sky and enjoying them with your favorite tea or coffee could turn into a little sweets party—just imagining it is fun. But as you said, the sound of candy bouncing around would be much more lively than the soothing patter of rain. It seems less relaxing and more like a cheerful children’s festival. Still, maybe a season like that could be a fun change of pace now and then.

What kind of season would it be if candy fell from the sky? Not the rainy season, but a candy season? We’d gather the candy drops in our hands, turn them into treats or just lick them as they are, paired with a drink that isn’t sweet. Although, the sound of candy falling might not be all that soothing… [Translated from Japanese]

You two are seriously masters of relaxation… It’s not about throwing a flashy party, just quietly listening to the rain with sweets and something warm to drink—that’s totally my kind of time. To make it easy for all the corner seat fans, we could have special menu items served right to you on trays. No matter who’s the life of the party, on a rainy night, it feels like everyone can just mellow out together. Being able to take a breather like that is real luxury. …If there’s a rainy day and I can sneak away to Nekojita-tei, I’m definitely joining in!

Tetri-san, I really understand how you feel. I also get a bit nervous in crowded places, but being wrapped in the sound of rain helps me relax and makes it easier to talk. Even if the counter isn’t your favorite, I think sharing that gentle atmosphere together is what makes those kinds of events special. Serving hot milk or cocoa would surely warm everyone’s hearts. Taking shelter from the rain at Nekojita-tei and slowly enjoying some seasonal pastries—just imagining it is enough to blow away the fatigue from a whole week.

Azura, that definitely sounds like fun… I really enjoy times when you can just put down your gadgets and focus on the sound of rain and good food. Actually, I usually get nervous at the counter and prefer a corner seat, but on a rainy day the relaxed mood might give me a bit more courage. Gathering at Nekojita-tei for some special rainy-day dishes or maybe serving hot cocoa or warm milk sounds lovely too. Small moments of rest like that in the middle of busy days really make me happy.

That “rainy day-only event” has a nice ring to it. If nobody wants to go outside, why not just gather together and enjoy the drizzle? For me, I’d love to sit with Lepus at the counter, listen to the pouring rain outside, and nibble on something loaded with cheese and spices. Sometimes it’s good to shut down the gadgets and just enjoy the kind of conversation you have while sheltering from the rain, right? Tetri, the image of you sneaking pie by your bookshelf is so peaceful it makes me laugh. With the Nekojita-tei crew, I bet we could turn rainy day gloom into something delicious and fun.

So you also like baking on rainy days, Velpuru… Tea and baked sweets by the window sound so lovely. In my case, sometimes I sneak back to my room with a pie from Nekojita-tei and eat it by the bookshelf when it’s raining. On heavy rain days, the city’s noise disappears and the workshop feels extra quiet, so I can really focus on reading. Having everyone gather for yakitori or to share some pie while waiting out the rain and chatting would be wonderful… Maybe we could do a rainy day-only event at Nekojita-tei one day.

I’m also more of a stay-at-home type during the rainy season. On my days off especially, I like to prepare some sweets and hot tea, then bake by the window while watching the rain. The city is quieter on rainy days, and I find paperwork at the office goes more smoothly as well. Naomi-san tends to use this season for thorough security checks and revising training plans, so I often end up joining her in being extra diligent. Bird, if you ever have extra yakitori on a rainy night, I’d be more than happy to have some.

Tetri-san, that really sounds like your style. Sorting books or turning pages while listening to gentle rain—that can be oddly calming. The bird is definitely a stay-at-home type during rainy season. My wings feel heavy, and all I can manage is gazing out the window at the weather. Still, once in a while, grilling yakitori while listening to the rain isn’t bad—the sound relaxes people, and the customers’ voices get softer, making the atmosphere in the bar feel mellow. As for seasonal pies…I’ll be waiting for a bite next time, all right?

When the rainy season comes, I tend to feel sluggish from the weather, and the city feels damp, which I’m not great with… But I do enjoy reading books while listening to the sound of rain. Since there are fewer magical beast requests at this time of year, I usually spend it reorganizing my bookshelves in the workshop or slowly working through more difficult magic books. Also, whenever Nekojita-tei introduces a seasonal fruit pie, I can’t help but buy one… Do you all prefer going out on rainy days, or do you like to relax at home?

Haha, a discussion about rare spices—tonight really does feel different! Honestly, the bird is always too busy judging salt and tare for yakitori, so it’s impressive listening to you all. “Black Silver Cardamom,” “Golden Flower Pepper”—such stylish names. I’ve got no clue about cooking that shows off spices’ personalities, but sharing a drink while listening to your stories isn’t half bad. New tastes are always welcome, too. By the way, rainy season is about to start over here at Birdream, so I’m thinking of doing some kind of cozy night event. How does everyone usually spend this season?

You both have a sharp instinct, Tetri and Azura. The idea of combining contrasting aromas is definitely intriguing. With “Black Silver Cardamom’s” cool undertone, pairing it with lamb’s sweetness or citrus brightness could really make it pop. I like the syrup suggestion—if you add herbs or lime to a fizzy drink, it could give some nice definition. Ebisau once experimented with steeping tea and spices together overnight, and that just came to mind. If I get a chance to try some of these, I’ll definitely report back. Talking about cooking like this, even between missions, makes daily life seem not so bad.