Re:Zero - Starting Life in Chaos.

"That's ridiculous."

There was no time to think about it. Seeing Beichen was still staring at her, Shihua looked a little unnatural.

When I was in the kitchen before, I heard gossip from others that Beichen was a very fickle person.

Isn’t it true now?

Beichen was the only man in the entire banquet hall. The rest were all beauties with outstanding temperaments, including white-haired, pink-haired, mature women, lolita, and even elves from other worlds.

Even if it was the first time I saw her, she would start teasing me...

"Come to think of it, when I first saw you, I felt that you gave me an inexplicable sense of familiarity, but this sense of familiarity did not come from Rikka."

Beichen's voice came to his ears. Immersed in his wild thoughts, Shihua subconsciously said with disdain:

"What kind of old fashioned pick-up line is this?"

As soon as she said this, she reacted and quickly lowered her head.

"Sorry, I was a little distracted just now. I think Beichen-kun might have met me somewhere by accident."

“Or maybe you’ve been to the Italian restaurant where I worked.”

"No, I'm sure I haven't met you." Beichen shook his head, "And I basically don't go to high-end restaurants."

Generally speaking, Beichen only likes to go to roadside stalls or more popular restaurants.

Hearing this, Shihua pondered for a moment, and suddenly thought of a possibility, and his eyes darkened.

"Then... you might have met our mother. She also works in Dongdu."

"Maybe~"

Stroking his chin, Beichen looked thoughtful. After thinking for a long time, he still couldn't remember where this familiar feeling came from.

On the side, seeing Beichen remained silent, Kaguya waved at Touka.

"Since Xiaojun asked you to leave work early, then go back to the kitchen to give instructions and then go home!"

"Yes. I'll take my leave now."

After bowing slightly to everyone, Shihua turned and left the restaurant.

After Touka left, Kaguya coughed softly, interrupting Beichen's thoughts.

"Xiaojun, I heard that you are going to attend a dinner party at Sawamura's house tomorrow?"

Hearing this, Beichen came back to his senses and nodded.

"Yes, Spencer is Fiona's superior."

"roar~"

Kaguya looked amused and glanced at Fiona.

She wasn't interested in who the spy chief was, and it would be useless even if she knew.

With the island nation half-crippled and intent on moving away from the real world, there is no benefit in moving a former diplomat.

"So Xiaojun is not doing this for Miss Sawamura?" Kaguya asked calmly.

"It has little to do with her." Beichen shrugged.

"You know, they want information about other worlds, and I happen to be interested in other information about other worlds they have."

This banquet was originally an intelligence transaction, and both Eriri and Fiona were just excuses.

Maybe Spencer has other thoughts, but no matter what, the initiative is in Beichen's hands.

"Is that so~" Kaguya's lips curled up slightly, "Then is there anything I can help with?"

Beichen's eyes lit up when Kaguya brought it up.

"What a coincidence! I just happen to need your help with something!"

"Please go ahead." Kaguya sat up straight.

"Don't be so serious, it's just a small matter." Waving his hand, Beichen continued: "I need to borrow your people to help Fiona and I prepare evening gowns."

Hearing this, Kaguya was stunned and asked in confusion:

"Why do you suddenly want an evening gown?"

"If I remember correctly, you've always complained that evening gowns are too restrictive, haven't you?"

Beichen scratched his head.

"Isn't this a special case~"

In the past, he was not interested in banquets and thought they were a waste of time, so he usually let Kaguya attend them on his behalf.

In the few banquets he attended, he always wore casual clothes and never prepared a formal evening gown.

"I used to act alone, and it didn't matter what others thought."

Indeed, Beichen used to be all about freedom and ease, and he would do whatever he felt comfortable doing at banquets.

"Fiona is here with me this time, so I have to take care of her face. I can't let others look down on her."

Although when a person's status reaches a certain level, being present is already a great honor, and others will not dare to complain even if they are dressed casually.

But appropriate dress, in addition to showing respect for the host and other guests, also to a large extent shows how much you value your female companion.

Beichen may not care about how others criticize him, but he cannot let others think that he does not value Fiona.

'Crack--'

A crisp cracking sound sounded.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and found that the handle of the teacup in Fiona's hand had been crushed.

Fortunately, the teacup was placed on the table at this time, and only some of the tea splashed out.

"Feel sorry."

Fiona threw the residue in her hand aside expressionlessly, stood up and bowed slightly to Beichen.

"Beichen Jun, you don't have to accommodate me. Keep everything simple and do what you like."

"Ah! I didn't expect that Lord Beichen cares about me so much! Fiona, how can you be so worthy!"

"But! What should I do! I'm so happy! I want to shout it out loud!"

“Ah~Ahhhh!”

Even though her heart was burning with passion, Fiona remained expressionless. Her aura even seemed colder as she tried to hide her wildly fluctuating emotions.

"That's as it should be. Please sit down first."

Rubbing his forehead, Beichen motioned for Fiona to sit down.

"Hi!"

After Fiona sat down like a primary school student, Beichen tilted his head and looked at Kaguya again.

"Shigong, how is it? Is everything okay?"

"Eh~ No problem. I'll have someone measure your body shapes and choose styles for you later."

Even though she was unhappy about Beichen's emphasis on Fiona, Kaguya had no choice but to agree since things had come to this point.

"Anything else?"

"Others... Oh, arrange another driver. Fiona will be my companion tomorrow, and she will be wearing a dress, so it will be inconvenient for her to drive."

"Girl, girl, girl companion!!!"

"Tomorrow I will be Master Beichen's female companion!!!"

Fiona felt her breathing quicken.

My heart couldn't stop beating, as if it was going to break through my chest and fly towards Beichen.

“Ah~ah~ah~”

"Master Beichen, you are more than just a female companion."

"As long as you say so, I can be your lifelong partner at any time."

'squeak--'

A series of shocks made Fiona's emotions rise uncontrollably. Finally, before she exploded, she suddenly stood up and pushed away the bench.

Facing everyone's gazes, she just said coldly:

"Excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom."

“How embarrassing!”

"But there is no other way. If I don't leave now, I'm afraid I won't be able to suppress my love for Master Beichen~"

"Ah~ I like it~"

"Ah~ Lord Beichen, please forgive my cowardice~"

Not daring to look at Beichen, Fiona lowered her head and hurried away in small steps.

Then, a strange "woooo" sound came from the direction she left, causing everyone to look at each other in confusion.

……