I Became the Cute One in the Problem-Solving Team

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Well, there was some meaning in this sudden expansion.

Of course, it’s fascinating that the city itself can create such a holiday.

But when you put the title “Dragon Mayor” in front of it, it somehow makes sense, and I started to feel like I was truly becoming a resident of Night Haven.

Anyway, I should answer the question I was asked.

Did I take a break during Night Week? The answer was yes.

– “I’ll close the shop for a bit during Night Week. You guys should go out and have fun then.”

– “Uh… I don’t really have anywhere to go. Can I still come hang out?”

– “Well, even if we’re not open for business, I’ll keep the door open. Come by if you’re bored.”

– “…!”

I recalled a memory from not too long ago.

Greg’s statement that there was no need to come to work since the shop would be closed during Night Week.

Maybe it’s because Karen, who’s new to this unfamiliar place, is here.

But it seems she plans to spend her time at the general store instead of completely closing up.

Since I’m not technically going to work, I nodded to Raven, saying I’d probably do the same.

Raven, looking relieved, scratched his neck and asked me:

“So, how about we all go somewhere together during Night Week? Alice kept bugging me to ask you, so here I am.”

“…!”

“We’ll probably go with David’s group, take a car, and head outside Night Haven. It’ll be a nice little change of pace.”

Oh, that sounds serious.

If it’s David’s group, will Sabrina and Raine be coming too?

That definitely sounds fun. It’s like a year-end trip with everyone.

Though… considering this guy’s luck, there’s a high chance we’ll get caught up in some kind of incident.

But hey, that’ll make for a memorable experience too. It’s not like we won’t be able to solve it.

After rolling my eyes as if deep in thought, I nodded, saying it sounded good.

Did he get the message? Raven let out a small sigh of relief.

Alice must’ve been pressuring him hard.

I wondered how she would’ve reacted if I’d refused. Not that I would, but still.

Then a question popped into my mind.

It’s great to go on a trip, but where are we going in this cold winter?

I flailed my arms, gesturing to Raven, asking where we were going.

Looking puzzled at first, he quickly understood and replied:

“Oh, where are we going? Hmm, probably near the sea? Not that we’ll go in the water in this weather. We’ll book a hotel with a view of the winter sea and hang out there. Alice really wants to check out the pool there.”

“…!!”

Wait, is this why she bought a swimsuit?

No wonder she was staring at it so intensely with those scary eyes…

I got chills just thinking about Alice’s meticulous, almost terrifying plan.

But at least we’re not going into the sea in this weather.

I sighed in relief and stuffed the rest of my toast into my mouth.

“The toast was good. Tasty.”

Raven swept the remaining crumbs into his mouth.

 

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