DiMENSIONS [IDOLiSH7]

28: Intermission

A/N: Hey Lovely ppl Kenar here. This chapter focuses on characters interaction before moving on with the plot just to give some more fluff and relationships between ppl ^^ I went overboard and this chapter ended up being >8K words so take your time~! Hope you lovely ppl enjoy it XD

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After the meeting ended around lunchtime, the people decided they would seriously commence the world-saving mission on the next day. The Majabahns needed some time to adjust to Silica since it would be their base of operations. Plus, after all the tragedy that happened, they felt they all deserved some kind of 'vacation'.

12:30, The Hotel

Regulator Nagi offered a handshake to Lord Riku, who took it with a reserved smile. Their private meeting on the political matters of the two worlds ended well. In other words, working hours were over for Nagi. The eccentric guy saw no need to maintain his formalities. He went and wrapped his arm around Riku's shoulder in a very friendly manner, which made Riku jump. Nagi's head would have gone flying if Gaku was not guarding the door outside. "Why don't we grab a nice warm cup of coffee, Riku?" Yikes. Nagi even dropped the title. Risky.

Riku did not have the heart to tell Nagi to back off. Despite feeling somewhat uncomfortable, he welcomed that bold friendliness that he had hardly ever received in life. Riku was rather conflicted. Should he break his lord character? "How very nice of you to invite me." Apparently, he did not feel ready to do so. "I accept."

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12:30, The Hotel

"Gaku-kun, you're still here?"

The butler, who leaned his back against the wall and had his arms crossed over his chest, looked up to find a kind smile directed at him. "Ryuunosuke..." Gaku was not expecting the Silican to greet him since they were not exactly friends. Ryuu was not alone. Behind him stood Yamato, who was holding a few cans of beer in his arms.

"Are you feeling better?" Ryuu walked closer to Gaku. He was genuinely concerned. He was referring to the time they first met when Gaku was overcome with guilt and grief.

However, Gaku returned that kindness with his brutal honesty. "What are you talking about?"

"You were so depressed the last time we met. I was worried." Ryuu's eyebrows dropped.

"Worried? You?" Gaku frowned. Unlike his lord, he was not so trusting. "Why would you worry about a stranger?"

"Whoa, harsh." Yamato was a bit surprised. He and Ryuu had discussed what happened to them when they were apart, so he knew Gaku did not make a very good impression on him. "This guy seriously needs to loosen up." He threw a can of beer at Gaku, who caught it easily. "Drink. Maybe this can help with your grumpy, scary face." Yamato smirked. Gaku seemed fascinated by the object in his hand. He heard 'beer' and, yes, he once again craved an icy cold beer. He stared at it so much he did not hear Ryuu shouting at Yamato not to be rude.

Gaku gritted his teeth. He must never drink. "I'm on duty." He tossed the can back. Ryuu almost could not catch it.

"What?" Yamato chuckled. "Didn't we agree that everyone is having a break?"

"I must remain vigilant, for I am Nanase-sama's faithful butler." Gaku spoke of his duty with pride. His blood boiled when Yamato burst out laughing in response. The scientist went to grab hold of Gaku's hand. "All the more reason to enjoy your break, Yaotome. You don't get much of it, right?"

Under normal circumstances, Gaku would have cut Yamato's hand off with his shuriken, considering it a threat. However, Riku had ordered him not to use magic or raise a weapon against these people at the hotel, or Gaku would receive near-fatal punishment.