Dialogue/Eternal Winter's Ark Sub Story: CAFE Horizon?

Translated by Khosen

CAFE Horizon?

Part 1.

Undine:

Hmm...

Nereid:

Mmm...

Thetis:

Hmm...

Everyone:

Sighhhhh...

Undine:

None of us could come up with a nice idea...

Nereid:

Yeah...

We can't continue like this, maybe we should all go for a swim?

Perhaps if we exercise a little, we may come up with a new idea! At least Nerie usually does!

Undine:

Don't you remember how we all went swimming like that yesterday and passed out afterwards?

Vice-Admiral went to a social and left it for us to decide...

Thetis:

We're running out of time...hmm...

We're kinda in trouble.

Nereid:

But see, Nerie is still unsure.

What should we do to make the Commander happy? And, would he still be happy when we plan an event that makes us happy?

Undine:

If it's purely for his amusement...hmm...

Thetis:

Why don't we all just lie in bed altogether? Wouldn't that be the most effective?

Kyahaha! I'm sure he'll find that enjoyable?

Nereid:

Uh, I guess?

Undine:

Yeah, but that's a little...

Thetis:

Hmm~? What are you worried about, Undine~?

Undine:

That sounds not like we're doing it for him...

And it can easily end up with us just receiving something from him as usual.

Nereid:

Hehe...yeah, Nerie knows what you mean. That's how Nerie felt the last time Nerie was with him.

Nerie ended up enjoying the moment more than the Commander...so this time, Nerie wants to do something for him, mmhmm.

Again, the purpose is for us to give him a memorable time!

Thetis:

Well...aren't you all giving up too quickly before trying?

Last time, he caught us off guard and took control, but maybe if we all go in prepared...!

Undine:

I, I don't think I can handle him.

I just can't imagine me taking control.

Thetis:

Come on~ Undine, what happened to your ego?

Nereid:

Ahaha! Nerie agrees. Commander is unbeatable.

How about you, Thetis, you think you can actually handle him?

Thetis:

Me? Kyahaha, obviously...

...Maybe we should go back to the drawing board.

Everyone:

Sighhhhhh...

Part 2.

Undine:

Ah!

Thetis:

Jeez! You surprised me, what's with the shouting?

Nereid:

Any idea?

Undine:

Hmpf! Now that I think about it, I learned something back in the information sector.

A long time ago, humans apparently really enjoyed drinking coffee. And a warm cup of coffee, sweet dessert, and good music would soothe one's mind?

Nereid:

But how's that different from the Commander's room?

See, the room has coffee, and the Commander would play some music.

Undine:

Erk...

Thetis:

Kyahaha, I don't see anything unique about it too.

Any other ideas?

Undine:

I, I'm not finished.

We'll open a cafe outside. Meaning, like an outdoor cafe!

Nereid:

Hmm...?

Thetis:

Hmm...

Nereid:

See, Nerie has an idea too...if it's outdoors, what if we decorate it like the deck of a ship so that everyone can figure out it's run by us?!

Thetis:

I like that.

And for the record, please don't tell me you thought about the outdoor theme just on the spot, right, Undine? Hmm, ~?

Undine:

O, of course not! I have been thinking about this for a long time.

Nereid:

Then what should we be wearing? Just our usual uniform?

Undine:

Uhh...

Right, maids! Amongst different types of cafes, maid cafes were apparently the most popular back then. So we all should wear a maid uniform and serve the Commander!

Nereid:

Wait, but how would we differ from the Battle Maids?

Thetis:

It's okay, no need to worry about that. I actually thought of an idea just now because I read something a while back.

We would be the same maids...but if we alter the uniform like this...

Nereid:

Uh, this...

Doesn't really cover that much...and thinking about wearing one...makes Nerie embarrassed...

Thetis:

Kyahaha, see when other humans were still around, some would wear a maid uniform like this to seduce the opposite sex.

In other words, it is as unique and special as the bunny girl trend that's going around Orca.

I'm sure with this, we would not be mistaken as the Battle Maids, right?

Undine:

I suppose...

But...think you got carried away a little...

Sirene:

Everyone!

The social just ended, I'm back.

Did you all come up with an idea? If not, I have thought about a few things...

Nereid:

Vice-Admiral! How was the social? And we did come up with an idea!

Thetis:

How's a nautical-themed cafe where we would be working there wearing a maid uniform?

Sirene:

Hmm? A maid cafe? Hmm...but we have a lot of maids onboard Orca...

Nereid:

And that's where Thetis advocated a different uniform...

Uhh...

Thetis:

It's just a rough sketch!

Sirene:

This...

Undine:

W, we did tell her that's a little too much...

Sirene:

I know I would be embarrassed if I wore something like that, but if it's for the Commander...I like the idea!

Undine:

Vice-Admiral...?

Sirene:

I knew I was right to count on you all.

Nereid:

It was Undine's idea, Vice-Admiral!

Thetis:

I just added the cherry on top...outdoor cafe and maid uniforms triggered an inspiration.

Kyahaha! You're the best, Undine. Good work.

Undine:

Uhh...

...*Chuckles!* Of course. I've been thinking about this for a long time~

Sirene:

One more thing, though...

Does anyone know how to cook?

Nereid:

Right...Nerie can't cook.

How should we do? Can we open a cafe if we can't make a dessert or coffee?

Thetis:

True...

I guess it's not possible if none of us can cook.

Sirene:

Yeah, so I'm afraid the cafe would...

Wait, didn't you make something for the Commander before, Undine?

Undine:

Yes? Me?

Nereid:

That's right! Didn't you make a cheesecake for him for Christmas 2 years ago?

Undine! You're a chef!

Undine:

No, that was...

Thetis:

Kyahaha! Hey Undine, why did you stay quiet all along?

I knew it. When you have said you were thinking about this for a long time, you also thought about how you take the role for the team, right?

Undine:

...O, of course, ~!

I obviously know how to cook. So leave the kitchen to me!

Sirene:

Great! That's amazing, Undine.

Well then, let's let Undine handle the cooking and baking, and we should each take different roles.

Here, I think we should...

Undine:

Vice-Admiral?

Sirene:

Yeah, what's wrong?

Undine:

I realized I left something back in my room. Mind if I go get it?

Sirene:

Sure. No worries.

You don't have to ask for permission, chef. The fate of this cafe is on your shoulders, Undine!

Undine:

Whaaaaaat do I do? I only know how to bake a cheesecake...

Deep breath. It's not like we're opening right now, so if I find a crash course...

I, I suppose it'll work out?